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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: $37,755

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,529

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,086

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $36,438 $27,518 $29,578
Luxury Package 3,695 1,700  
Navigation Package 1,495    
Bodyside moldings 199    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Luxury Package 3,397 1,445  
Navigation Package 1,384    
Bodyside moldings 130    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 5,389 6,910 5,210
Options (change) 4,911 5,923 4,478
Destination 995 645 645
Total Price $45,284 $37,755 $38,370
Total Invoice $42,344 $34,086 $34,701

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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: $2,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,952
Model Year201820062006
ModelESExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$45,284$37,755$38,370
Adjustments for Features-4,60500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,679$37,755$38,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$42,344$34,086$34,701
Adjustments for Features-4,30600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,038$34,086$34,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820062006
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$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  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,830$4,225$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,605$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,30600

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested135047%
Total Not Requested152553%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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