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Lexus HS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus HS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,680

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelHSExplorerExplorer
Trim250h PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,100 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $35,581 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation Package 2,125    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 295  
Wide-view front camera 700    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
Navigation Package 1,942    
Obstacle detection, rear 430 251  
Wide-view front camera 602    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 3,325 4,650 2,555
Options (change) 2,974 3,953 2,172
Destination 875 785 785
Total Price $43,300 $34,680 $35,735
Total Invoice $39,430 $32,011 $33,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,631
Model Year201120082008
ModelHSExplorerExplorer
Trim250h PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4 H210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionCVTA5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$43,300$34,680$35,735
Adjustments for Features-8650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,435$34,680$35,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$39,430$32,011$33,135
Adjustments for Features-7880-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,642$32,011$32,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
ModelHSExplorerExplorer
Trim250h PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
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  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,955$4,090$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7880-232

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See a complete comparison of Lexus HS vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
ModelHSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length184.8 in193.4 in
Width70.3 in73.7 in
Height59.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		12.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.183.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus HS vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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