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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: $48,332

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,283

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,884

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim350SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $36,438 $43,883 $51,512
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    
Remote start 499    
Heated steering wheel 450    
Rear spoiler 319    
Cargo mat 105 100 100
Panoramic sunroof 500 1,695  
Power trunk closer 400    
Package 401A   3,875  
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    
Remote start 310    
Heated steering wheel 415    
Rear spoiler 209    
Cargo mat 65 95 95
Panoramic sunroof 460 1,610  
Power trunk closer 368    
Package 401A   3,681  
Options (change) 8,457 5,670 100
Options (change) 7,471 5,386 95
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $48,332 $52,615 $55,035
Total Invoice $44,884 $50,264 $52,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $435
Model Year201720182018
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim350SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$48,332$52,615$55,035
Adjustments for Features0-5,145-7,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,332$47,470$47,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$44,884$50,264$52,602
Adjustments for Features0-4,915-7,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,884$45,349$45,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720182018
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim350SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$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$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,790$10,935$13,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,145$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,915-7,283

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
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
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 support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested251569%
Total Not Requested112531%

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