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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: $44,775

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,411

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,274

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,370 $37,855
Base Invoice $34,068 $35,268
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935  
Xenon HID headlights 515  
Alloy wheels, optional design 110  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Power trunk closer 400  
Heated steering wheel 480  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Rain-sensing wipers 155  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,745  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Rear spoiler 319  
Cargo net 64  
Remote start 499  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699  
Xenon HID headlights 473  
Alloy wheels, optional design 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Power trunk closer 368  
Heated steering wheel 443  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Rain-sensing wipers 144  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,452  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Bodyside moldings 131  
Rear spoiler 209  
Cargo net 38  
Remote start 310  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 11,921 6,095
Options (change) 10,667 5,181
Destination 895 825
Total Price $49,186 $44,775
Total Invoice $45,630 $41,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,611
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,462
Model Year20132012
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$49,186$44,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,186$43,575
Total Invoice$45,630$41,274
Adjustments for Features0-1,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,630$40,168

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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 
Curve control $50
Driver attention monitor$500 
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
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,805$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,106

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelESExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length192.7 in197.1 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height57.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 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
15.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.280.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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 system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%

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