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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: $39,635

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,441

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelGSExplorerExplorer
Trim300Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,150 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $37,971 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 2,250 1,995 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 500 295  
Sunroof 1,000    
AWD 1,950 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system 1,895 1,696 1,696
Obstacle detection, rear 400 251  
Sunroof 800    
AWD 1,715 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 5,700 9,605 6,820
Options (change) 4,810 8,383 6,017
Destination 695 785 785
Total Price $49,545 $39,635 $40,000
Total Invoice $43,476 $36,441 $36,980

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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: $9,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,504
Model Year200620082008
ModelGSExplorerExplorer
Trim300Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,545$39,635$40,000
Adjustments for Features-60500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,940$39,635$40,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365
Total Invoice$43,476$36,441$36,980
Adjustments for Features-53100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,945$36,441$36,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$539

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620082008
ModelGSExplorerExplorer
Trim300Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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  
Rearview camera$200  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,305$5,700$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-53100

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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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