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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: $46,905

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,085

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelGXGXExplorer
Trim460460 PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,795 $58,590 $37,855
Base Invoice $49,492 $53,904 $35,268
Rear air vents with automatic controls 720    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,930 3,930  
Convenience Package 800    
Cargo cover 150   135
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,400 2,400 1,995
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Obstacle detection, rear   500  
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Rear air vents with automatic controls 661    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,623 3,623  
Convenience Package 736    
Cargo cover 140   115
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,208 2,208 1,696
Xenon HID headlights 749    
Obstacle detection, rear   460  
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 8,815 6,830 8,225
Options (change) 8,117 6,291 6,992
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $63,505 $66,315 $46,905
Total Invoice $58,504 $61,090 $43,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,149
Model Year201320132012
ModelGXGXExplorer
Trim460460 PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V8301hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 17330, 17390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$63,505$66,315$46,905
Adjustments for Features-3,550-4,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,955$61,815$46,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,860$0
Total Invoice$58,504$61,090$43,085
Adjustments for Features-3,270-4,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,234$56,945$43,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,711$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132012
ModelGXGXExplorer
Trim460460 PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900 
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 driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Total Value of Features$11,345$12,295$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$4,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,270-4,1450

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
ModelGXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length189.2 in197.1 in
Width74.2 in78.9 in
Height74.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,306 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.4 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 460

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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested172541%
Total Not Requested245059%

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