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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: $3,256

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,274

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $37,855
Base Invoice $35,688 $35,268
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 300  
Luxury Package 1,670  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
LED headlights 515  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,650  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Rear spoiler 319  
Panoramic sunroof 500 1,595
Rain-sensing wipers 155  
Lexus Safety System+ 500  
Cargo net 64  
Remote start 499  
Power trunk closer 400  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 276  
Luxury Package 1,536  
Sunshade, rear, power 192  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
LED headlights 473  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,447  
Bodyside moldings 131  
Rear spoiler 209  
Panoramic sunroof 460 1,356
Rain-sensing wipers 144  
Lexus Safety System+ 460  
Cargo net 38  
Remote start 310  
Power trunk closer 368  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Options (change) 8,981 6,095
Options (change) 7,964 5,181
Destination 950 825
Total Price $48,031 $44,775
Total Invoice $44,602 $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: $4,256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,250
Model Year20162012
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$48,031$44,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,031$43,775
Total Invoice$44,602$41,274
Adjustments for Features0-922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,602$40,352

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $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 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
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 
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 headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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$6,380$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-922

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65038%
Total Not Requested105062%

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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