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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: $41,670

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $23,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,170

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelGXExplorerExplorer
Trim460 LuxuryEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,715 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $55,857 $27,273 $30,178
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970    
Mark Levinson 330W 17 speakers 1,145    
Third-row seat   875 375
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
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
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Power-folding third row seats   495 495
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,812    
Mark Levinson 330W 17 speakers 1,052    
Third-row seat   744 319
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
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
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Power-folding third row seats   420 421
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range   2,111 2,117
Options (change) 3,115 11,640 8,640
Options (change) 2,864 10,112 7,565
Destination 910 785 785
Total Price $64,740 $41,670 $41,820
Total Invoice $59,631 $38,170 $38,528

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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: $14,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,604
Model Year201420082008
ModelGXExplorerExplorer
Trim460 LuxuryEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 17190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$64,740$41,670$41,820
Adjustments for Features-8,5300-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,210$41,670$41,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0
Total Invoice$59,631$38,170$38,528
Adjustments for Features-7,8570-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,774$38,170$38,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$128

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420082008
ModelGXExplorerExplorer
Trim460 LuxuryEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plates$150  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HDMI port$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror$25  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, second row seats$150  
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$14,680$6,150$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,530$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8570-230

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142008
ModelGXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.7 in
Length189.2 in193.4 in
Width74.2 in73.7 in
Height74.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,128 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.2 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.5 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.1 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.7 ft383.7 ft3

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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%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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