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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: $38,105

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $47,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,959

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $44,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelGSExplorerExplorer
TrimFEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $83,940 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $78,064 $29,319 $32,901
Polished alloy wheels 600    
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Sunroof   850 850
Polished alloy wheels 552    
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 600 5,675 2,845
Options (change) 552 4,825 2,419
Destination 975 815 815
Total Price $85,515 $38,105 $39,210
Total Invoice $79,591 $34,959 $36,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,172
Model Year201720092009
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, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$85,515$38,105$39,210
Adjustments for Features-7,4100-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,105$38,105$37,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$0
Total Invoice$79,591$34,959$36,135
Adjustments for Features-6,8970-1,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,694$34,959$34,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$437$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,890$4,480$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,410$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8970-1,613

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172009
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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