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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: $41,075

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $15,229

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,914

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $11,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelGXExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim470XLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,615 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $41,900 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
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 75
Satellite radio 486      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,650      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900      
Trailer Tow Package   570 570 570
Package 202A   2,250    
Navigation system   795 795 795
Roof rack crossbars   135 135 135
Rear bumper protector   85 85 85
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 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 66 66 66
Satellite radio 389      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,320      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760      
Trailer Tow Package   497 497 497
Package 202A   1,963    
Navigation system   694 694 694
Roof rack crossbars   118 118 118
Rear bumper protector   74 74 74
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741 1,741
Options (change) 7,864 7,500 5,250 5,250
Options (change) 6,261 6,545 4,582 4,582
Destination 825 895 895 895
Total Price $56,304 $41,075 $44,245 $46,925
Total Invoice $48,986 $37,914 $41,005 $43,504

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,013
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelGXExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim470XLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V8290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 14?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$56,304$41,075$44,245$46,925
Adjustments for Features-4,6650-1,565-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,639$41,075$42,680$44,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,605$3,060
Total Invoice$48,986$37,914$41,005$43,504
Adjustments for Features-4,0590-1,450-2,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,927$37,914$39,555$40,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,641$3,003

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelGXExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim470XLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control$250  $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Barometer$25   
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0   
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable third row seats$0   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Alloy wheels$350$350$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$11,845$7,180$8,745$9,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,665$0$1,565$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0590-1,450-2,587

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
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.4,535 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 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested197574%
Total Not Requested70026%

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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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