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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: $34,680

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelGSGSGSExplorerExplorer
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,600 $61,330 $56,270 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $45,198 $57,037 $52,392 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 0 1,735   1,995 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   295  
Sun and Sirius Package       560 560
Luxury Package       1,290  
Audiophile Package       510  
Navigation system 0 1,603   1,696 1,696
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430   251  
Sun and Sirius Package       476 476
Luxury Package       1,097  
Audiophile Package       433  
Options (change) 500 2,235 0 4,650 2,555
Options (change) 430 2,033 0 3,953 2,172
Destination 925 925 925 785 785
Total Price $50,025 $64,490 $57,195 $34,680 $35,735
Total Invoice $46,553 $59,995 $53,317 $32,011 $33,135

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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: $13,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,681
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelGSGSGSExplorerExplorer
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H306hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-6T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$50,025$64,490$57,195$34,680$35,735
Adjustments for Features-2,000-3,465-5,3000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,025$61,025$51,895$34,680$35,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,000$3,870$0$805
Total Invoice$46,553$59,995$53,317$32,011$33,135
Adjustments for Features-1,861-3,223-4,9410-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,692$56,772$48,376$32,011$32,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,080$3,684$0$892

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelGSGSGSExplorerExplorer
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Luggage  $0  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0  
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood trim, alternative type  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,815$8,280$10,115$4,815$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$3,465$5,300$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,861-3,223-4,9410-232

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
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 audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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