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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: $40,870

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $15,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,614

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $11,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelGXExplorerExplorer
Trim470XLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,615 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $41,900 $30,027 $35,268
Third-row seat 485    
Class III trailer hitch 433    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,250    
Rear spoiler 551    
All-weather floor mats 109 75 75
Satellite radio 486    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,650    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Package 205A   2,800  
Navigation system   795 795
Roof rack crossbars   120 120
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Third-row seat 436    
Class III trailer hitch 309    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,633    
Rear spoiler 345    
All-weather floor mats 69 64 64
Satellite radio 389    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,320    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760    
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
Package 205A   2,380  
Navigation system   676 676
Roof rack crossbars   106 106
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 7,864 7,950 5,150
Options (change) 6,261 6,762 4,382
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $56,304 $40,870 $43,830
Total Invoice $48,986 $37,614 $40,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,654
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,213
Model Year200920122012
ModelGXExplorerExplorer
Trim470XLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 14?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$56,304$40,870$43,830
Adjustments for Features-4,7800-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,524$40,870$42,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$48,986$37,614$40,475
Adjustments for Features-4,1590-1,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,827$37,614$39,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,416

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920122012
ModelGXExplorerExplorer
Trim470XLTLimited
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$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$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
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Barometer$25  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0  
Folding third row seats$600  
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  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
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  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$11,535$6,755$8,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,780$0$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1590-1,445

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelGXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length188.2 in197.1 in
Width74.0 in78.9 in
Height74.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,872 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.7 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.5 ft380.7 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested212570%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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