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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelHSExplorerExplorer
Trim250h PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,100 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $35,581 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation Package 2,125    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Wide-view front camera 700    
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation Package 1,942    
Obstacle detection, rear 430    
Wide-view front camera 602    
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 3,325 4,350 2,845
Options (change) 2,974 3,698 2,419
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $43,300 $36,780 $39,210
Total Invoice $39,430 $33,832 $36,135

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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: $5,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,824
Model Year201120092009
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$36,780$39,210
Adjustments for Features-8500-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,450$36,780$37,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$39,430$33,832$36,135
Adjustments for Features-7740-1,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,656$33,832$34,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$690

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
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  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
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 rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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 $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
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
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$5,355$4,505$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-7740-1,613

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
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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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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