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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: $48,705

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $5,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,078

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $7,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelHSExplorer
Trim250h PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,100 $53,235
Base Invoice $35,581 $50,839
Technology Package 3,900  
Navigation Package 2,125  
Wide-view front camera 700  
LED headlights 1,805  
Rear spoiler 200  
Technology Package 3,354  
Navigation Package 1,942  
Wide-view front camera 602  
LED headlights 1,552  
Rear spoiler 172  
Options (change) 8,730 0
Options (change) 7,622 0
Destination 875 945
Total Price $48,705 $54,180
Total Invoice $44,078 $51,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $843
Model Year20112017
ModelHSExplorer
Trim250h PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4 H365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$48,705$54,180
Adjustments for Features0-8,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,705$45,235
Total Invoice$44,078$51,784
Adjustments for Features0-8,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,078$43,235

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112017
ModelHSExplorer
Trim250h PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver attention monitor$500 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,790$15,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,549

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112017
ModelHSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length184.8 in198.3 in
Width70.3 in78.9 in
Height59.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.181.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested105047%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested72594%
Total Not Requested506%

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