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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: $48,147

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $478

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,759

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $40,780
Base Invoice $36,438 $38,027
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,615  
Luxury Package 3,695  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379  
Cargo net 65  
Rear spoiler 319  
All-weather floor mats 80 75
Panoramic sunroof 500 1,595
Power trunk closer 400  
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 402A   4,130
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,413  
Luxury Package 3,397  
Bodyside moldings 130  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Cargo net 39  
Rear spoiler 209  
All-weather floor mats 60 66
Panoramic sunroof 460 1,392
Power trunk closer 368  
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Package 402A   3,604
Options (change) 8,252 6,950
Options (change) 7,326 6,066
Destination 995 895
Total Price $48,147 $48,625
Total Invoice $44,759 $44,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,572
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,668
Model Year20182013
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$48,147$48,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,147$46,575
Total Invoice$44,759$44,988
Adjustments for Features0-1,897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,759$43,091

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
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 start $150
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 
Folding second row seats $300
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$6,455$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,897

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182013
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
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested92532%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested222570%
Total Not Requested97530%

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