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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: $48,640

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,488

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelGSExplorerExplorer
Trim350SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,150 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $38,851 $43,883 $51,512
Navigation system 1,850    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Rear spoiler 200    
Rain-sensing wipers 525    
Adaptive cruise control 2,850    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200    
AWD 1,870    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Navigation system 1,555    
Obstacle detection, rear 400    
Rear spoiler 160    
Rain-sensing wipers 420    
Adaptive cruise control 2,280    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160    
AWD 1,653    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 8,895 1,695 0
Options (change) 7,388 1,610 0
Destination 715 995 995
Total Price $53,760 $48,640 $54,935
Total Invoice $46,954 $46,488 $52,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,921
Model Year200720182018
ModelGSExplorerExplorer
Trim350SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$53,760$48,640$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-3,615-8,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,760$45,025$46,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$980
Total Invoice$46,954$46,488$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-3,455-8,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,954$43,033$43,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$939

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720182018
ModelGSExplorerExplorer
Trim350SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 $600
Cruise control $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,230$12,845$18,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,615$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,455-8,535

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072018
ModelGSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length190.0 in198.3 in
Width71.7 in78.9 in
Height56.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,869 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.781.7 ft3

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