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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: $47,160

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,567

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,320 $43,100
Base Invoice $30,774 $40,191
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250  
Ultra Luxury Package 3,880  
Satellite radio 486  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Rear spoiler 299  
Adaptive cruise control 2,600 1,150
Package 401A   4,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408  
Ultra Luxury Package 3,492  
Satellite radio 389  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Rear spoiler 199  
Adaptive cruise control 2,080 1,004
Package 401A   3,752
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 12,015 7,045
Options (change) 9,968 6,148
Destination 825 895
Total Price $47,160 $51,040
Total Invoice $41,567 $47,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,627
Model Year20092015
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$47,160$51,040
Adjustments for Features0-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,160$46,675
Total Invoice$41,567$47,234
Adjustments for Features0-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,567$43,194

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$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
Terrain selector $200
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 
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
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,430$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,040

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
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.4,921 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

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%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
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 Requested190052%
Total Not Requested177548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested192561%
Total Not Requested122539%

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