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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: $1,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,567

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim350SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,320 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $30,774 $43,883 $51,512
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,880    
Satellite radio 486    
Rear spoiler 299    
Adaptive cruise control 2,600    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408    
Obstacle detection, rear 400    
Ultra Luxury Package 3,492    
Satellite radio 389    
Rear spoiler 199    
Adaptive cruise control 2,080    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 12,015 1,695 0
Options (change) 9,968 1,610 0
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $47,160 $48,640 $54,935
Total Invoice $41,567 $46,488 $52,507

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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: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $878
Model Year200920182018
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim350SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,160$48,640$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-4,230-9,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,160$44,410$44,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$41,567$46,488$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-4,043-9,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,567$42,445$43,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920182018
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim350SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 $600
Cruise control $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$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$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
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$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,180$11,410$17,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,230$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,043-9,505

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelESExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length191.1 in198.3 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height57.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
14.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.781.7 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 headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested257570%
Total Not Requested110030%

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