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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: $39,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,029

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,770

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520102010
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,700 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $35,314 $31,044 $33,774
Navigation Package 1,795    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300    
Luxury Package 1,370    
Rain-sensing wipers 155    
Xenon HID headlights 565    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Remote start 499 385 385
Convenience Package   1,995  
Navigation system   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Navigation Package 1,660    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276    
Luxury Package 1,260    
Rain-sensing wipers 144    
Xenon HID headlights 521    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Remote start 310 327 327
Convenience Package   1,696  
Navigation system   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 5,184 5,685 4,540
Options (change) 4,631 4,911 3,937
Destination 925 815 815
Total Price $43,809 $39,780 $41,635
Total Invoice $40,870 $36,770 $38,526

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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: $3,009
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,148
Model Year201520102010
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$43,809$39,780$41,635
Adjustments for Features-1,0200-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,789$39,780$40,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$40,870$36,770$38,526
Adjustments for Features-9520-1,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,918$36,770$37,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$738

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520102010
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 app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
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
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
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 rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
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$6,205$5,185$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-9520-1,018

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152010
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
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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