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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: $37,500

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $4,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,499

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $3,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelCTExplorerExplorer
Trim200h PremiumLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,750 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $30,133 $35,528 $38,027
Navigation Package 2,445    
Premium Audio Package 1,100    
Leather Package 1,330    
Navigation system   795 795
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Navigation Package 2,256    
Premium Audio Package 1,012    
Leather Package 1,223    
Navigation system   694 694
Cargo cover   118 118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 4,875 2,525 2,525
Options (change) 4,491 2,204 2,204
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $37,500 $41,520 $44,200
Total Invoice $35,499 $38,627 $41,126

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus CT 200h Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $244
Model Year201220132013
ModelCTExplorerExplorer
Trim200h PremiumLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,500$41,520$44,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,625-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,500$37,895$39,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,455
Total Invoice$35,499$38,627$41,126
Adjustments for Features0-3,372-4,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,499$35,255$36,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,358

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Features Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220132013
ModelCTExplorerExplorer
Trim200h PremiumLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$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$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,770$8,395$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,372-4,513

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
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.4,535 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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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 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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