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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelGSGSGSExplorerExplorer
Trim350460450hEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,600 $54,070 $57,450 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $41,040 $48,121 $51,704 $31,044 $33,774
Navigation system 165 165 1,665 1,995  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Convenience Package       1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package         2,845
Navigation system 148 148 1,423 1,696  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Convenience Package       1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package         2,418
Options (change) 665 665 1,665 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 548 548 1,423 3,392 2,418
Destination 875 875 875 815 815
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $47,140 $55,610 $58,690 $38,085 $39,940
Total Invoice $42,463 $49,544 $52,702 $35,251 $37,007

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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: $8,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,316
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelGSGSGSExplorerExplorer
Trim350460450hEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-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$47,140$55,610$58,690$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features-995-2,845-3,1700-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,145$52,765$55,520$38,085$38,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$9,375$0$755
Total Invoice$42,463$49,544$52,702$35,251$37,007
Adjustments for Features-896-2,535-2,8470-1,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,567$47,009$49,855$35,251$35,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,442$8,288$0$737

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelGSGSGSExplorerExplorer
Trim350460450hEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
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 
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
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
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
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
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,180$8,030$8,355$5,185$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$2,845$3,170$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-896-2,535-2,8470-1,019

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010
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 Weight3,796 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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