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Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,380

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $270

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,869

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelCTExplorerExplorer
Trim200h PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,900 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $28,706 $27,518 $29,578
Leather Package 1,330    
Premium Audio Package 1,100    
Navigation Package 2,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Cargo cover   80 80
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Leather Package 1,144    
Premium Audio Package 946    
Navigation Package 2,214    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Cargo cover   68 68
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 4,875 5,535 3,835
Options (change) 4,304 4,706 3,261
Destination 875 645 645
Total Price $36,650 $36,380 $36,995
Total Invoice $33,885 $32,869 $33,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus CT 200h Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $720
Model Year201120062006
ModelCTExplorerExplorer
Trim200h PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVTA5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$36,650$36,380$36,995
Adjustments for Features-32000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,330$36,380$36,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$33,885$32,869$33,484
Adjustments for Features-29600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,589$32,869$33,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120062006
ModelCTExplorerExplorer
Trim200h PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,970$3,650$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-29600

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
ModelCTExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in113.7 in
Length170.1 in193.4 in
Width69.5 in73.7 in
Height56.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,131 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
32.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h Premium

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested110080%
Total Not Requested27520%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107562%
Total Not Requested65038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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