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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: $50,531

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,384

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,896

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,700 $52,970
Base Invoice $35,314 $50,587
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,695  
Xenon HID headlights 565  
Alloy wheels, optional design 110  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Power trunk closer 400  
Heated steering wheel 450  
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Rain-sensing wipers 155  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Lane departure warning 1,015  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Cargo net 64  
Remote start 499  
Rear spoiler 319  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,488  
Xenon HID headlights 521  
Alloy wheels, optional design 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Power trunk closer 368  
Heated steering wheel 416  
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Rain-sensing wipers 144  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380  
Lane departure warning 933  
Bodyside moldings 131  
Cargo net 38  
Remote start 310  
Rear spoiler 209  
Options (change) 11,906 0
Options (change) 10,657 0
Destination 925 945
Total Price $50,531 $53,915
Total Invoice $46,896 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,631
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,069
Model Year20152016
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$50,531$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-7,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,531$46,900
Total Invoice$46,896$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-6,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,896$44,827

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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
Tow hook(s), front $40
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,005$13,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,705

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
ModelESExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length192.7 in198.3 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height57.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 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
15.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.281.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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
Remote app25No
App support0No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%
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 trim300Yes
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%

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