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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: $46,785

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $38,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,220

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $36,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelGSExplorer
TrimFLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $83,940 $38,100
Base Invoice $78,064 $35,528
Polished alloy wheels 600 595
Cargo net 65  
Package 302A / 303A   5,600
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels 552 519
Cargo net 39  
Package 302A / 303A   4,886
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 665 7,790
Options (change) 591 6,797
Destination 975 895
Total Price $85,580 $46,785
Total Invoice $79,630 $43,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,655
Model Year20172013
ModelGSExplorer
TrimFLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine467hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$85,580$46,785
Adjustments for Features0-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,580$46,520
Total Invoice$79,630$43,220
Adjustments for Features0-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,630$42,975

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172013
ModelGSExplorer
TrimFLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $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, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
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 driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,565$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-245

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172013
ModelGSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length192.1 in197.1 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height57.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,806 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.280.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested317562%
Total Not Requested195038%

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