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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: $48,550

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $9,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,922

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $8,655

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelGSExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,700 $40,780
Base Invoice $44,361 $38,027
Premium Package 1,400  
Navigation system 1,735  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 1,150
AWD 2,250  
Cargo net 64  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Power trunk closer 400  
Package 402A   4,130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Premium Package 1,288  
Navigation system 1,603  
Blind spot warning system 644  
Adaptive cruise control 1,840 1,004
AWD 2,095  
Cargo net 38  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Power trunk closer 368  
Package 402A   3,604
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 9,049 6,875
Options (change) 8,306 6,000
Destination 910 895
Total Price $57,659 $48,550
Total Invoice $53,577 $44,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,399
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,849
Model Year20142013
ModelGSExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$57,659$48,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,659$47,260
Total Invoice$53,577$44,922
Adjustments for Features0-1,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,577$43,728

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142013
ModelGSExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Driver attention monitor$500 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Stowable third row seats $600
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,540$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,194

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142013
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 Weight3,980 lb.4,921 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%
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 Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested227571%
Total Not Requested92529%

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