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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: $36,375

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,529

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,620 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $34,300 $27,273 $30,178
Luxury Package 1,370 1,290  
Rain-sensing wipers 155    
Xenon HID headlights 565    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 295  
Navigation Package 2,625    
Remote start 499 385 385
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Luxury Package 1,260 1,097  
Rain-sensing wipers 144    
Xenon HID headlights 521    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 251  
Navigation Package 2,423    
Remote start 310 326 326
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 6,014 6,345 4,250
Options (change) 5,394 5,471 3,690
Destination 910 785 785
Total Price $43,544 $36,375 $37,430
Total Invoice $40,604 $33,529 $34,653

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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: $5,479
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,499
Model Year201420082008
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$43,544$36,375$37,430
Adjustments for Features-1,6900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,854$36,375$37,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$40,604$33,529$34,653
Adjustments for Features-1,5760-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,028$33,529$34,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$893

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420082008
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,855$4,165$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5760-231

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142008
ModelESExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in113.7 in
Length192.7 in193.4 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height57.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 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
15.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested72573%
Total Not Requested27527%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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