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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: $39,365

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $6,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,219

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $7,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelCTExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim200h PremiumLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,900 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $28,706 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Navigation Package 2,445      
Premium Audio Package 1,100      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,150 1,150  
Leather Package 1,330      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,215      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650    
Cargo mat   100 100 100
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Package 401A     2,965  
Navigation Package 2,214      
Premium Audio Package 946      
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,094 1,094  
Leather Package 1,144      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,044      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619    
Cargo mat   95 95 95
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Package 401A     2,817  
Options (change) 7,590 3,625 5,940 230
Options (change) 6,638 3,447 5,645 219
Destination 875 945 945 945
Total Price $39,365 $46,245 $52,240 $54,410
Total Invoice $36,219 $44,192 $49,905 $52,003

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus CT 200h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,805
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelCTExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim200h PremiumLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,365$46,245$52,240$54,410
Adjustments for Features0-6,455-8,945-12,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,365$39,790$43,295$42,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,505$2,425
Total Invoice$36,219$44,192$49,905$52,003
Adjustments for Features0-6,168-8,545-11,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,219$38,024$41,360$40,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,336$2,323

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Features Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201720172017
ModelCTExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim200h PremiumLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,640$11,095$13,585$16,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,455$8,945$12,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,168-8,545-11,656

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112017
ModelCTExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length170.1 in198.3 in
Width69.5 in78.9 in
Height56.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,131 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
32.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested7513%
Total Not Requested50087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested39018%
Total Not Requested182582%

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