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Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,545

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,309

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,472

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelGXExplorerExplorer
Trim470LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,635 $41,300 $52,970
Base Invoice $40,571 $39,442 $50,587
Third-row seat 2,030    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,050    
Class III trailer hitch 433    
Rear spoiler 551    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,560    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570  
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Third-row seat 1,624    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,471    
Class III trailer hitch 309    
Rear spoiler 345    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,248    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 720    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542  
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 8,524 4,300 2,135
Options (change) 6,717 4,085 2,028
Destination 695 945 945
Total Price $55,854 $46,545 $56,050
Total Invoice $47,983 $44,472 $53,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,909
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,084
Model Year200620162016
ModelGXExplorerExplorer
Trim470LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 14390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$55,854$46,545$56,050
Adjustments for Features0-600-6,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,854$45,945$49,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,140
Total Invoice$47,983$44,472$53,560
Adjustments for Features0-573-6,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,983$43,899$46,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,005

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620162016
ModelGXExplorerExplorer
Trim470LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40 $40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Barometer$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Removable third row seats$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,295$10,895$17,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-573-6,656

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062016
ModelGXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length188.2 in198.3 in
Width74.0 in78.9 in
Height74.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,872 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room56.4 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom24.9 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.5 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 470

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Removable third row seats0No
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Floor mats, third row (optional)0No
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested115084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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