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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: $46,260

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,612

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelGSExplorer
Trim300Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,150 $37,535
Base Invoice $37,971 $34,952
Navigation system 2,250  
Rear spoiler 200  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200  
Rain-sensing wipers 525  
Adaptive cruise control 2,850  
Sunroof 1,000  
AWD 1,950 2,000
Package 302A   4,305
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation system 1,895  
Rear spoiler 160  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160  
Rain-sensing wipers 420  
Adaptive cruise control 2,280  
Sunroof 800  
AWD 1,715 1,820
Package 302A   3,659
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 9,475 7,900
Options (change) 7,830 6,835
Destination 695 825
Total Price $53,320 $46,260
Total Invoice $46,496 $42,612

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,273
Model Year20062011
ModelGSExplorer
Trim300Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$53,320$46,260
Adjustments for Features0-4,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,320$41,495
Total Invoice$46,496$42,612
Adjustments for Features0-4,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,496$38,223

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelGSExplorer
Trim300Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$6,680$11,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,389

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062011
ModelGSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length190.0 in197.1 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height56.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,927 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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
12.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.780.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested217555%
Total Not Requested180045%

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