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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: $55,035

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $31,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,602

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $27,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelGSExplorer
TrimFPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $83,940 $53,940
Base Invoice $78,064 $51,512
Cargo mat 105 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425  
Polished alloy wheels 600  
Cargo mat 62 95
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280  
Polished alloy wheels 552  
Options (change) 1,130 100
Options (change) 894 95
Destination 975 995
Total Price $86,045 $55,035
Total Invoice $79,933 $52,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,908
Model Year20172018
ModelGSExplorer
TrimFPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine467hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$86,045$55,035
Adjustments for Features0-5,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,045$49,200
Total Invoice$79,933$52,602
Adjustments for Features0-5,577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,933$47,025

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
ModelGSExplorer
TrimFPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $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-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
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
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
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
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
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 bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $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
Metal pedals$75 
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
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede$1000 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,900$14,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,577

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
ModelGSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length192.1 in198.3 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height57.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,806 lb.4,458 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
16.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.281.7 ft3

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