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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: $37,020

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,352

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim330Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,300 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $28,640 $27,273 $30,178
Stability control 650    
Navigation system 2,200 1,995 1,995
Power-adjustable pedals 140    
Heated front seats 640    
Polished alloy wheels 2,060    
Luxury Package   1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
255/50R20   1,325  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Stability control 520    
Navigation system 1,843 1,696 1,696
Power-adjustable pedals 112    
Heated front seats 512    
Polished alloy wheels 1,030    
Luxury Package   1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
255/50R20   1,127  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 5,690 6,990 3,865
Options (change) 4,017 6,021 3,364
Destination 695 785 785
Total Price $38,685 $37,020 $37,045
Total Invoice $33,352 $34,079 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $258
Model Year200620082008
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim330Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine218hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$38,685$37,020$37,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,070-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,685$35,950$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0
Total Invoice$33,352$34,079$34,327
Adjustments for Features0-985-1,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,352$33,094$33,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620082008
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  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$2,330$3,400$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,070$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-985-1,223

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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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