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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: $53,915

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $3,424

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,532

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelGSExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,600 $52,970
Base Invoice $45,198 $50,587
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Premium Package 1,400  
Navigation system 0  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Lane departure prevention 500  
AWD 2,250  
Cargo net 64  
Power trunk closer 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Premium Package 1,288  
Navigation system 0  
Blind spot warning system 644  
Adaptive cruise control 1,840  
Lane departure prevention 460  
AWD 2,095  
Cargo net 38  
Power trunk closer 368  
Options (change) 7,814 0
Options (change) 7,163 0
Destination 925 945
Total Price $57,339 $53,915
Total Invoice $53,286 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,804
Model Year20152016
ModelGSExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$57,339$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,339$47,585
Total Invoice$53,286$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-6,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,286$45,482

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
ModelGSExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,365$14,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,050

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
ModelGSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length190.7 in198.3 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height57.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
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%

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