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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: $39,185

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $6,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,752

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $9,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelESExplorer
Trim330Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,300 $42,090
Base Invoice $28,640 $40,196
Stability control 650  
Navigation system 2,200  
Heated front seats 640  
Xenon HID headlights 640  
Polished alloy wheels 2,060 595
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Stability control 520  
Navigation system 1,843  
Heated front seats 512  
Xenon HID headlights 512  
Polished alloy wheels 1,030 565
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 6,190 2,290
Options (change) 4,417 2,175
Destination 695 995
Total Price $39,185 $45,375
Total Invoice $33,752 $43,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,981
Model Year20062018
ModelESExplorer
Trim330Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine218hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$39,185$45,375
Adjustments for Features0-6,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,185$38,435
Total Invoice$33,752$43,366
Adjustments for Features0-6,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,752$36,733

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelESExplorer
Trim330Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,265$11,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,633

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelESExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.6 in
Length191.1 in198.3 in
Width71.3 in78.9 in
Height57.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
14.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.581.7 ft3

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