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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: $14,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelGSGSExplorerExplorer
Trim350450hEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,700 $60,430 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $44,361 $56,200 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 1,995 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 255 255
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system 1,603 1,603 1,696 1,696
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 217 217
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 2,235 2,235 5,710 4,010
Options (change) 2,033 2,033 4,855 3,410
Destination 910 910 645 645
Total Price $50,845 $63,575 $36,555 $37,170
Total Invoice $47,304 $59,143 $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: $12,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,155
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelGSGSExplorerExplorer
Trim350450hEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$50,845$63,575$36,555$37,170
Adjustments for Features-2,290-3,75500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,555$59,820$36,555$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,265$0$615
Total Invoice$47,304$59,143$33,018$33,633
Adjustments for Features-2,131-3,49300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,173$55,650$33,018$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,477$0$615

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420062006
ModelGSGSExplorerExplorer
Trim350450hEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,540$8,005$4,250$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$3,755$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,131-3,49300

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142006
ModelGSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in113.7 in
Length190.7 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
14.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

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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