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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: $34,475

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,837

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelCTExplorerExplorer
Trim200h PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,750 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $30,133 $27,273 $30,178
Leather Package 1,330    
Premium Audio Package 1,100    
Navigation Package 2,445    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
Cargo cover   90 90
Leather Package 1,223    
Premium Audio Package 1,012    
Navigation Package 2,256    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
Cargo cover   77 77
Options (change) 4,875 4,445 2,645
Options (change) 4,491 3,779 2,249
Destination 875 785 785
Total Price $37,500 $34,475 $35,825
Total Invoice $35,499 $31,837 $33,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,750
Model Year201220082008
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)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$37,500$34,475$35,825
Adjustments for Features0-95-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,500$34,380$35,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$35,499$31,837$33,212
Adjustments for Features0-88-552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,499$31,749$32,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$911

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Features Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220082008
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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 
Door sill trim plates$100  
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,920$4,015$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$95$595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-88-552

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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