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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelCTExplorerExplorer
Trim200hEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,250 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $29,657 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation Package 3,480    
Luxury Package 2,145    
Sunroof 1,100 850 850
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Navigation Package 3,212    
Luxury Package 1,973    
Sunroof 1,012 723 723
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Options (change) 7,225 4,350 2,845
Options (change) 6,657 3,698 2,419
Destination 975 815 815
Total Price $39,450 $36,780 $39,210
Total Invoice $37,289 $33,832 $36,135

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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: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,277
Model Year201720092009
ModelCTExplorerExplorer
Trim200hEddie 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$39,450$36,780$39,210
Adjustments for Features-1900-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,260$36,780$37,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$37,289$33,832$36,135
Adjustments for Features-1800-1,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,109$33,832$34,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690

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Features Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720092009
ModelCTExplorerExplorer
Trim200hEddie 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 app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
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, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
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 rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
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$4,295$4,105$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1800-1,613

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172009
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested72554%
Total Not Requested62546%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Compass0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested165081%
Total Not Requested37519%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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