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Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,100

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $935

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,949

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim330Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,300 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $28,640 $27,518 $29,578
Stability control 650    
Power-adjustable pedals 140    
CD changer, in-dash 550    
Heated front seats 640    
Polished alloy wheels 2,060    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Stability control 520    
Power-adjustable pedals 112    
CD changer, in-dash 440    
Heated front seats 512    
Polished alloy wheels 1,030    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 4,040 5,255 2,960
Options (change) 2,614 4,516 2,565
Destination 695 645 645
Total Price $37,035 $36,100 $36,120
Total Invoice $31,949 $32,679 $32,788

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12
Model Year200620062006
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim330Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine218hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$37,035$36,100$36,120
Adjustments for Features0-820-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,035$35,280$35,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$31,949$32,679$32,788
Adjustments for Features0-742-744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,949$31,937$32,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$107

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062006
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim330Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,205$3,025$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$820$820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-742-744

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006
ModelESExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in113.7 in
Length191.1 in193.4 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
14.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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