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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: $56,115

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,622

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $4,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelGXGXExplorer
Trim460460 PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,045 $57,840 $52,970
Base Invoice $47,209 $51,477 $50,587
Pre-Collision System Package 1,720    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,930 3,930  
Convenience Package 800    
Comfort Plus Package 1,770    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,400 2,400 1,995
Cargo cover 150   130
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Obstacle detection, rear   500  
Pre-Collision Sys. w/ Driver Attn. Monitor Pkg.   2,670  
Rear bumper protector     75
Pre-Collision System Package 1,479    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,494 3,494  
Convenience Package 688    
Comfort Plus Package 1,522    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,064 2,064 1,895
Cargo cover 130   124
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Obstacle detection, rear   430  
Pre-Collision Sys. w/ Driver Attn. Monitor Pkg.   2,296  
Rear bumper protector     71
Options (change) 11,585 9,500 2,200
Options (change) 10,077 8,284 2,090
Destination 875 875 945
Total Price $65,505 $68,215 $56,115
Total Invoice $58,161 $60,636 $53,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,646
Model Year201120112016
ModelGXGXExplorer
Trim460460 PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V8301hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 17330, 17500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$65,505$68,215$56,115
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,505$66,140$53,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0
Total Invoice$58,161$60,636$53,622
Adjustments for Features0-1,844-2,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,161$58,792$51,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$631$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120112016
ModelGXGXExplorer
Trim460460 PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Crawl control $500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Driver attention monitor $500 
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key  $5
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
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Headlight washers$50$50 
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$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$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$10,830$12,905$13,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,844-2,107

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112016
ModelGXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length189.2 in198.3 in
Width74.2 in78.9 in
Height74.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight5,306 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.5 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.1 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

Pre-Collision System Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested52588%
Total Not Requested7512%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460 Premium

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%
Pre-Collision Sys. w/ Driver Attn. Monitor Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Crawl control250No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%

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