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Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,985

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,370

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelGSExplorerExplorer
Trim300Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,150 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $37,971 $27,518 $29,578
Obstacle detection, rear 500 255 255
Sunroof 1,000 850 850
AWD 1,950    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Obstacle detection, rear 400 217 217
Sunroof 800 723 723
AWD 1,715    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 3,450 7,140 5,440
Options (change) 2,915 6,207 4,762
Destination 695 645 645
Total Price $47,295 $37,985 $38,600
Total Invoice $41,581 $34,370 $34,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,031
Model Year200620062006
ModelGSExplorerExplorer
Trim300Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$47,295$37,985$38,600
Adjustments for Features-20500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,090$37,985$38,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$41,581$34,370$34,985
Adjustments for Features-18000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,401$34,370$34,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062006
ModelGSExplorerExplorer
Trim300Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
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  
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
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 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,205$6,000$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$205$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-18000

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006
ModelGSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in113.7 in
Length190.0 in193.4 in
Width71.7 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,927 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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
12.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.783.7 ft3

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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-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
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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