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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: $49,445

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $9,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,757

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelGSExplorer
Trim430Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $51,375 $41,675
Base Invoice $44,694 $38,862
Navigation system 2,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Rear spoiler 200  
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 1,150
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200  
Sunroof 1,000  
Package 401A   4,130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation system 1,895  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Rear spoiler 160  
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 1,004
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160  
Sunroof 800  
Package 401A   3,604
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 7,000 6,875
Options (change) 5,695 6,000
Destination 695 895
Total Price $59,070 $49,445
Total Invoice $51,084 $45,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,413
Model Year20062014
ModelGSExplorer
Trim430Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$59,070$49,445
Adjustments for Features0-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,070$45,030
Total Invoice$51,084$45,757
Adjustments for Features0-4,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,084$41,671

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062014
ModelGSExplorer
Trim430Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $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 
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
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,705$11,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,086

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062014
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 Weight3,916 lb.4,921 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 Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested137543%

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