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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: $36,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelGSGSGSExplorerExplorer
Trim350460450hEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $27,518 $29,578
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   255 255
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665 1,995 1,995
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Sunroof       850 850
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430   217 217
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523 1,696 1,696
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Sunroof       723 723
Options (change) 1,665 1,665 1,665 5,710 4,010
Options (change) 1,498 1,498 1,523 4,855 3,410
Destination 875 875 875 645 645
Total Price $49,440 $57,910 $61,490 $36,555 $37,170
Total Invoice $44,583 $51,652 $55,454 $33,018 $33,633

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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: $11,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,982
Model Year20112011201120062006
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, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$49,440$57,910$61,490$36,555$37,170
Adjustments for Features-1,755-3,605-3,93000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,685$54,305$57,560$36,555$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$9,875$0$615
Total Invoice$44,583$51,652$55,454$33,018$33,633
Adjustments for Features-1,583-3,215-3,54400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,000$48,437$51,910$33,018$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,437$8,910$0$615

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112011201120062006
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 
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 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
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$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,555$7,405$7,730$3,800$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$3,605$3,930$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,583-3,215-3,54400

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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