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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: $44,260

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,792

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelGSGSGSExplorer
Trim350460450hLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $44,850 $53,320 $56,400 $37,535
Base Invoice $39,916 $46,921 $50,196 $34,952
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500  
Rear spoiler 200 200 200  
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Cargo net 59 59 59  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200    
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100    
Adaptive cruise control 2,850 2,850 2,850  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900  
Package 302A       4,305
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275  
Rear spoiler 160 160 160  
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Cargo net 35 35 35  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160    
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80    
Adaptive cruise control 2,280 2,280 2,280  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760  
Package 302A       3,659
Panoramic sunroof       1,356
Options (change) 7,570 7,145 5,995 5,900
Options (change) 6,159 5,819 4,899 5,015
Destination 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $53,245 $61,290 $61,920 $44,260
Total Invoice $46,900 $53,565 $54,620 $40,792

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,172
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelGSGSGSExplorer
Trim350460450hLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$53,245$61,290$61,920$44,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,575-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,245$59,590$60,345$40,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,345$7,100$0
Total Invoice$46,900$53,565$54,620$40,792
Adjustments for Features0-1,486-1,389-3,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,900$52,079$53,231$37,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,179$6,331$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelGSGSGSExplorer
Trim350460450hLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Total Value of Features$5,755$7,455$7,330$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,575$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,486-1,389-3,064

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,796 lb.4,579 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

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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested217555%
Total Not Requested180045%

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