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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: $45,370

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,567

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,320 $37,855
Base Invoice $30,774 $35,268
Ultra Luxury Package 3,880  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250  
Rear spoiler 299  
Satellite radio 486  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,600  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Ultra Luxury Package 3,492  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408  
Rear spoiler 199  
Satellite radio 389  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Adaptive cruise control 2,080  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Polished alloy wheels   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 12,015 6,690
Options (change) 9,968 5,687
Destination 825 825
Total Price $47,160 $45,370
Total Invoice $41,567 $41,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,817
Model Year20092012
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$47,160$45,370
Adjustments for Features0-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,160$42,080
Total Invoice$41,567$41,780
Adjustments for Features0-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,567$38,750

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$4,730$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,030

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelESExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length191.1 in197.1 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height57.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.780.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested285071%
Total Not Requested117529%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested217552%
Total Not Requested200048%

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