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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: $40,215

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $4,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,996

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $2,911

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelCTExplorer
Trim200h PremiumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $31,750 $37,535
Base Invoice $30,133 $34,952
Navigation Package 2,445  
Premium Audio Package 1,100  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Leather Package 1,330  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,215  
Package 302A   4,305
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Navigation Package 2,256  
Premium Audio Package 1,012  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Leather Package 1,223  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,117  
Package 302A   3,659
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 7,590 6,035
Options (change) 6,988 5,130
Destination 875 825
Total Price $40,215 $44,395
Total Invoice $37,996 $40,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,088
Model Year20122011
ModelCTExplorer
Trim200h PremiumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$40,215$44,395
Adjustments for Features0-5,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,215$38,970
Total Invoice$37,996$40,907
Adjustments for Features0-4,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,996$35,908

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Features Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelCTExplorer
Trim200h PremiumLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,420$9,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,999

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See a complete comparison of Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelCTExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length170.1 in197.1 in
Width69.5 in78.9 in
Height56.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,131 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		32.0 ft380.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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 mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested120087%
Total Not Requested17513%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested205052%

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