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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: $41,715

Lexus CT 200h   
Difference: $3,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,433

Lexus CT 200h   
Difference: $1,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelCTExplorer
Trim200hLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $32,050 $37,855
Base Invoice $30,417 $35,268
Navigation Package 2,735  
Premium Package 890  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Leather Package 1,930  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,215  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Navigation Package 2,568  
Premium Package 820  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Leather Package 1,776  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,117  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 8,770 6,230
Options (change) 8,121 5,296
Destination 895 825
Total Price $41,715 $44,910
Total Invoice $39,433 $41,389

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,468
Model Year20132012
ModelCTExplorer
Trim200hLimited
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$41,715$44,910
Adjustments for Features0-4,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,715$40,110
Total Invoice$39,433$41,389
Adjustments for Features0-4,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,433$36,965

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Features Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelCTExplorer
Trim200hLimited
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$4,770$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,424

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
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.4,558 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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0No
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Premium 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested160090%
Total Not Requested17510%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
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 warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested215051%

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