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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: $2,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,920

Lexus CT 200h   
Difference: $3,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelCTExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim200hLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,250 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $29,657 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
F Sport Package 1,180      
Luxury Package 2,145      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500      
Navigation Package 3,480      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Sunroof 1,100      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,265      
Safe and Smart Package   1,295 1,295  
Cargo mat   100 100 100
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
F Sport Package 1,087      
Luxury Package 1,973      
Adaptive cruise control 1,380      
Navigation Package 3,212      
Obstacle detection, rear 460      
Sunroof 1,012      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,164      
Safe and Smart Package   1,230 1,230  
Cargo mat   95 95 95
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 11,170 3,220 3,220 230
Options (change) 10,288 3,059 3,059 219
Destination 975 995 995 995
Total Price $43,395 $46,305 $50,165 $55,165
Total Invoice $40,920 $44,250 $47,937 $52,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,528
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelCTExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim200hLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine98hp I4 H280hp I4365hp 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$46,305$50,165$55,165
Adjustments for Features0-6,130-7,555-11,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,395$40,175$42,610$43,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,435$3,395
Total Invoice$40,920$44,250$47,937$52,726
Adjustments for Features0-5,858-7,219-11,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,920$38,392$40,718$41,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,326$3,252

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Features Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2017201820182018
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
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
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$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
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
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 bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
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 $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
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
Total Value of Features$4,880$11,010$12,435$16,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,130$7,555$11,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,858-7,219-11,082

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
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

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%
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%
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 app25Yes
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested82548%
Total Not Requested90052%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested82548%
Total Not Requested90052%

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