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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: $55,934

Lexus GX 470   
Difference: $266

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,140

Lexus GX 470   
Difference: $5,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelGXExplorer
Trim470Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,315 $52,970
Base Invoice $41,164 $50,587
Third-row seat 485  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,250  
Class III trailer hitch 433  
Rear spoiler 551  
All-weather floor mats 99 75
Satellite radio 486  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Roof rack crossbars   140
Rear bumper protector   75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Third-row seat 436  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,633  
Class III trailer hitch 309  
Rear spoiler 345  
All-weather floor mats 59 71
Satellite radio 389  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,320  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 720  
Roof rack crossbars   133
Rear bumper protector   71
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 7,854 2,285
Options (change) 6,211 2,170
Destination 765 945
Total Price $55,934 $56,200
Total Invoice $48,140 $53,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,049
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $472
Model Year20082016
ModelGXExplorer
Trim470Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$55,934$56,200
Adjustments for Features0-6,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,934$49,885
Total Invoice$48,140$53,702
Adjustments for Features0-6,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,140$47,668

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
ModelGXExplorer
Trim470Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Barometer$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Removable third row seats$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,080$16,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,034

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
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
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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