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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: $34,680

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720082008
ModelGSGSGSExplorerExplorer
Trim350430450hEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $52,375 $54,900 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $38,851 $45,564 $48,312 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,900 1,995 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   295  
Sun and Sirius Package       560 560
Luxury Package       1,290  
Audiophile Package       510  
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,615 1,696 1,696
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   251  
Sun and Sirius Package       476 476
Luxury Package       1,097  
Audiophile Package       433  
Options (change) 2,350 2,350 1,900 4,650 2,555
Options (change) 1,955 1,955 1,615 3,953 2,172
Destination 715 715 715 785 785
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $47,215 $55,440 $56,215 $34,680 $35,735
Total Invoice $41,521 $48,234 $49,342 $32,011 $33,135

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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: $11,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,670
Model Year20072007200720082008
ModelGSGSGSExplorerExplorer
Trim350430450hEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6290hp V8292hp V6 H210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$47,215$55,440$56,215$34,680$35,735
Adjustments for Features-955-2,605-3,13000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,260$52,835$53,085$34,680$35,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,575$6,825$0$1,055
Total Invoice$41,521$48,234$49,342$32,011$33,135
Adjustments for Features-840-2,266-2,74700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,681$45,968$46,595$32,011$33,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,287$5,914$0$1,124

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072007200720082008
ModelGSGSGSExplorerExplorer
Trim350430450hEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$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$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Headlight washers  $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,905$6,555$7,080$3,950$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$2,605$3,130$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-840-2,266-2,74700

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072008
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 Weight3,705 lb.4,441 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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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