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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: $35,495

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,049

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,725 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $34,400 $26,790 $29,361
Obstacle detection, rear 500 255  
Heated front seats 640    
Navigation system 2,465 1,995 1,995
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
Obstacle detection, rear 460 217  
Heated front seats 588    
Navigation system 2,277 1,696 1,696
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 3,605 6,390 4,685
Options (change) 3,325 5,524 4,075
Destination 875 735 735
Total Price $41,205 $35,495 $36,535
Total Invoice $38,600 $33,049 $34,171

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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: $4,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,727
Model Year201220072007
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$41,205$35,495$36,535
Adjustments for Features-88000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,325$35,495$36,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040
Total Invoice$38,600$33,049$34,171
Adjustments for Features-82400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,776$33,049$34,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,122

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220072007
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,805$3,925$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-82400

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122007
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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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