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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: $11,149

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,792

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelGSGSExplorer
Trim350450hLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,700 $60,430 $37,535
Base Invoice $44,361 $56,200 $34,952
Navigation system 1,735 1,735  
Premium Package 1,400    
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Cargo net 64 64  
Power trunk closer 400 400  
Package 302A     4,305
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Navigation system 1,603 1,603  
Premium Package 1,288    
Blind spot warning system 644 644  
Adaptive cruise control 1,840 1,840  
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430  
Cargo net 38 38  
Power trunk closer 368 368  
Package 302A     3,659
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 6,799 5,399 5,900
Options (change) 6,211 4,923 5,015
Destination 910 910 825
Total Price $55,409 $66,739 $44,260
Total Invoice $51,482 $62,033 $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: $12,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,201
Model Year201420142011
ModelGSGSExplorer
Trim350450hLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H290hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$55,409$66,739$44,260
Adjustments for Features0-640-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,409$66,099$42,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,690$0
Total Invoice$51,482$62,033$40,792
Adjustments for Features0-595-1,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,482$61,438$39,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,956$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420142011
ModelGSGSExplorer
Trim350450hLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Driver attention monitor$500$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Headlight washers $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,590$7,230$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-595-1,511

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142011
ModelGSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length190.7 in197.1 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height57.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
14.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
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 Requested267567%
Total Not Requested130033%

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