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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $11,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $8,289

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelGSExplorer
Trim300XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,150 $29,280
Base Invoice $37,971 $27,404
AWD 1,950 2,320
4.6L V8   1,310
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
AWD 1,715 2,112
4.6L V8   1,192
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
Options (change) 1,950 4,300
Options (change) 1,715 3,873
Destination 695 815
Total Price $45,795 $34,395
Total Invoice $40,381 $32,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,578
Model Year20062010
ModelGSExplorer
Trim300XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/70-16
Total Price$45,795$34,395
Adjustments for Features-3,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,720$34,395
Total Invoice$40,381$32,092
Adjustments for Features-2,7110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,670$32,092

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
ModelGSExplorer
Trim300XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch $200
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
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
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$8,280$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7110

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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