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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: $43,395

Lexus CT 200h   
Difference: $1,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,920

Lexus CT 200h   
Difference: $2,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelCTExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim200hLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,250 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $29,657 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Navigation Package 3,480      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Luxury Package 2,145      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,150 1,150  
F Sport Package 1,180      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,265      
Sunroof 1,100      
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Package 401A     4,300  
Navigation Package 3,212      
Obstacle detection, rear 460      
Luxury Package 1,973      
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,094 1,094  
F Sport Package 1,087      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,164      
Sunroof 1,012      
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Package 401A     4,085  
Options (change) 11,170 2,875 7,175 130
Options (change) 10,288 2,733 6,818 124
Destination 975 945 945 945
Total Price $43,395 $45,120 $51,620 $54,045
Total Invoice $40,920 $43,120 $49,306 $51,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,602
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelCTExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim200hLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$43,395$45,120$51,620$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-5,025-8,040-11,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,395$40,095$43,580$42,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,485$2,660
Total Invoice$40,920$43,120$49,306$51,656
Adjustments for Features0-4,802-7,680-10,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,920$38,318$41,626$40,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,308$2,547

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Features Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201620162016
ModelCTExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim200hLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote app$25   
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,895$9,920$12,935$16,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,025$8,040$11,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,802-7,680-10,791

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172016
ModelCTExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length170.1 in198.3 in
Width69.5 in78.9 in
Height56.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,131 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
32.0 ft381.7 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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Compass0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested105034%
Total Not Requested202566%

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