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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: $48,702

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,698

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,239

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $53,235
Base Invoice $36,438 $50,839
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,615  
Luxury Package 3,695  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379  
Cargo net 65  
Heated steering wheel 450  
Rear spoiler 319  
Cargo mat 105 100
All-weather floor mats 80 120
Panoramic sunroof 500  
Power trunk closer 400  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,413  
Luxury Package 3,397  
Bodyside moldings 130  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
Cargo net 39  
Heated steering wheel 415  
Rear spoiler 209  
Cargo mat 65 95
All-weather floor mats 60 114
Panoramic sunroof 460  
Power trunk closer 368  
Options (change) 8,807 220
Options (change) 7,806 209
Destination 995 945
Total Price $48,702 $54,400
Total Invoice $45,239 $51,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,832
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $443
Model Year20182017
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$48,702$54,400
Adjustments for Features0-7,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,702$46,870
Total Invoice$45,239$51,993
Adjustments for Features0-7,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,239$44,796

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
ModelESExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
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$5,265$12,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,197

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested240083%
Total Not Requested47517%

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