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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: $41,325

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,528

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,877

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelGXExplorerExplorer
Trim470Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,615 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $41,900 $27,273 $30,178
Third-row seat 485 875 375
Class III trailer hitch 433    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,250    
All-weather floor mats 109 55 55
Satellite radio 486    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,650 1,295 1,295
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Luxury Package   1,290  
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,325
Third-row seat 436 744 319
Class III trailer hitch 309    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,633    
All-weather floor mats 69 47 47
Satellite radio 389    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,320 1,101 1,101
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Luxury Package   1,097  
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
4WD w/low range   2,111 2,117
Options (change) 6,413 11,295 8,590
Options (change) 5,156 9,819 7,522
Destination 825 785 785
Total Price $54,853 $41,325 $41,770
Total Invoice $47,881 $37,877 $38,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,106
Model Year200920082008
ModelGXExplorerExplorer
Trim470Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$54,853$41,325$41,770
Adjustments for Features-3,3200-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,533$41,325$41,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$47,881$37,877$38,485
Adjustments for Features-2,8980-461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,983$37,877$38,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$147

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920082008
ModelGXExplorerExplorer
Trim470Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Barometer$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Removable third row seats$0  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,870$4,550$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8980-461

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See a complete comparison of Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
ModelGXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.7 in
Length188.2 in193.4 in
Width74.0 in73.7 in
Height74.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,871 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.5 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room56.4 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom24.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		77.5 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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 camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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