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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: $37,150

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $48,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $46,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelGSExplorerExplorer
TrimFEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $83,940 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $78,064 $27,518 $29,578
Polished alloy wheels 600    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
235/65R18   595  
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 552    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
235/65R18   506  
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 600 6,305 4,010
Options (change) 552 5,361 3,410
Destination 975 645 645
Total Price $85,515 $37,150 $37,170
Total Invoice $79,591 $33,524 $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: $40,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,933
Model Year201720062006
ModelGSExplorerExplorer
TrimFEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine467hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$85,515$37,150$37,170
Adjustments for Features-7,66500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,850$37,150$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$79,591$33,524$33,633
Adjustments for Features-7,13400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,457$33,524$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720062006
ModelGSExplorerExplorer
TrimFEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
All-terrain tires  $0
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,490$3,825$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,665$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,13400

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172006
ModelGSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in113.7 in
Length192.1 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,806 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
16.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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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