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Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $44,260 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||||
| Difference: $8,770 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,792 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||||
| Difference: $8,417 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | Explorer |
| Trim | 200t F Sport | 350 | 350 F Sport | 450h | 450h F Sport | F | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $53,980 | $50,695 | $54,810 | $63,635 | $68,680 | $83,940 | $37,535 |
| Base Invoice | $50,127 | $47,147 | $50,932 | $59,181 | $63,824 | $78,064 | $34,952 |
| Navigation system | 0 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Cargo net | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | |
| Power trunk closer | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Premium Package | 0 | ||||||
| RWD | 0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 395 | 395 | |||||
| Package 302A | 4,305 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 0 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Cargo net | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | |
| Power trunk closer | 368 | 368 | 368 | 368 | 368 | ||
| Premium Package | 0 | ||||||
| RWD | 0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 250 | 250 | |||||
| Package 302A | 3,659 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 965 | 1,360 | 965 | 1,360 | 965 | 65 | 5,900 |
| Options (change) | 837 | 1,087 | 837 | 1,087 | 837 | 39 | 5,015 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 975 | 975 | 975 | 975 | 825 |
| Total Price | $55,920 | $53,030 | $56,750 | $65,970 | $70,620 | $84,980 | $44,260 |
| Total Invoice | $51,939 | $49,209 | $52,744 | $61,243 | $65,636 | $79,078 | $40,792 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,260 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,869 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | Explorer |
| Trim | 200t F Sport | 350 | 350 F Sport | 450h | 450h F Sport | F | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 311hp V6 | 311hp V6 | 286hp V6 H | 286hp V6 H | 467hp V8 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | CVT-6 | CVT-6 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 299, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 255/35-19 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $55,920 | $53,030 | $56,750 | $65,970 | $70,620 | $84,980 | $44,260 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,025 | 0 | -1,950 | -590 | -2,040 | -1,475 | -490 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,895 | $53,030 | $54,800 | $65,380 | $68,580 | $83,505 | $43,770 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $865 | $0 | $1,770 | $12,350 | $15,550 | $30,475 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $51,939 | $49,209 | $52,744 | $61,243 | $65,636 | $79,078 | $40,792 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,881 | 0 | -1,812 | -548 | -1,896 | -1,373 | -452 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,058 | $49,209 | $50,932 | $60,695 | $63,740 | $77,705 | $40,340 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $849 | $0 | $1,723 | $11,486 | $14,531 | $28,496 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | GS | Explorer |
| Trim | 200t F Sport | 350 | 350 F Sport | 450h | 450h F Sport | F | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Curve control | $50 | ||||||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||||
| Safety key | $5 | ||||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | ||||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | ||||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,190 | $9,165 | $11,115 | $9,755 | $11,205 | $10,640 | $9,655 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,025 | $0 | $1,950 | $590 | $2,040 | $1,475 | $490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,881 | 0 | -1,812 | -548 | -1,896 | -1,373 | -452 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | GS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 192.1 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,806 lb. | 4,579 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.2 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.2 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2675 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 33% |
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