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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: $55,035

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $500

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,906

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $3,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelGSExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $44,850 $53,940
Base Invoice $39,916 $51,512
Navigation system 1,850  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Satellite radio 486  
Rear spoiler 200  
Cargo mat 69 100
Rain-sensing wipers 525  
Adaptive cruise control 2,850  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330  
AWD 1,950  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Navigation system 1,555  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Satellite radio 389  
Rear spoiler 160  
Cargo mat 41 95
Rain-sensing wipers 420  
Adaptive cruise control 2,280  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 264  
AWD 1,736  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Options (change) 9,860 100
Options (change) 8,165 95
Destination 825 995
Total Price $55,535 $55,035
Total Invoice $48,906 $52,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,328
Model Year20092018
ModelGSExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$55,535$55,035
Adjustments for Features0-8,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,535$46,640
Total Invoice$48,906$52,602
Adjustments for Features0-8,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,906$44,578

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelGSExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags$300 
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,315$15,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,024

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,965 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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