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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: $38,090

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,024

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,120 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $30,253 $29,319 $32,901
Premium Package 1,280    
Navigation system 2,650 2,505 1,995
Full-size spare tire 205    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Heated front seats 640    
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Premium Package 1,098    
Navigation system 2,230 2,129 1,696
Full-size spare tire 164    
Obstacle detection, rear 400    
Heated front seats 512    
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 5,275 5,660 4,155
Options (change) 4,404 4,890 3,611
Destination 765 815 815
Total Price $40,160 $38,090 $40,520
Total Invoice $35,422 $35,024 $37,327

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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: $2,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $421
Model Year200820092009
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$40,160$38,090$40,520
Adjustments for Features0-25-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,160$38,065$38,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$35,422$35,024$37,327
Adjustments for Features0-23-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,422$35,001$35,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$691

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820092009
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,255$4,280$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-1,635

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
ModelESExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in113.7 in
Length191.1 in193.4 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
14.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.783.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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