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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: $56,810

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $13,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,282

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $10,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelGXExplorer
Trim460 LuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,380 $52,970
Base Invoice $58,311 $50,587
Driver Support Package 4,340  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970 1,995
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo cover   130
Second-row buckets   695
Driver Support Package 3,992  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,812 1,895
Rear bumper protector   71
Cargo cover   124
Second-row buckets   660
Options (change) 6,310 2,895
Options (change) 5,804 2,750
Destination 975 945
Total Price $70,665 $56,810
Total Invoice $65,090 $54,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,615
Model Year20172016
ModelGXExplorer
Trim460 LuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine301hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 17500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$70,665$56,810
Adjustments for Features-1,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,370$56,810
Total Invoice$65,090$54,282
Adjustments for Features-1,1930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,897$54,282

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172016
ModelGXExplorer
Trim460 LuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Crawl control$500 
Curve control $50
Driver attention monitor$500 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Passenger side camera$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
HDMI port$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$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$13,505$12,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1930

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172016
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 Weight5,129 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 Luxury

Driver Support Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Passenger side camera200No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Crawl control250No
Mark Levinson, 330W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145049%
Total Not Requested150051%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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