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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: $48,291

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,749

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,857

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $43,100
Base Invoice $36,438 $40,191
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,590  
Luxury Package 1,670  
Sunshade, rear, power 210  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
LED headlights 515  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Cargo net 64  
Remote start 499  
Rear spoiler 319  
Panoramic sunroof 500 1,595
Heated steering wheel 450  
Power trunk closer 400  
Package 401A   4,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,392  
Luxury Package 1,536  
Sunshade, rear, power 192  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
LED headlights 473  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Bodyside moldings 131  
Cargo net 38  
Remote start 310  
Rear spoiler 209  
Panoramic sunroof 460 1,392
Heated steering wheel 415  
Power trunk closer 368  
Package 401A   3,752
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Options (change) 8,416 7,045
Options (change) 7,444 6,148
Destination 975 895
Total Price $48,291 $51,040
Total Invoice $44,857 $47,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $526
Model Year20172015
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$48,291$51,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,291$49,040
Total Invoice$44,857$47,234
Adjustments for Features0-1,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,857$45,383

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$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
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$6,555$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,851

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
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.4,921 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

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested232574%
Total Not Requested82526%

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