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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: $36,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelHSExplorerExplorer
Trim250h PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,800 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $36,218 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation Package 2,125    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 255 255
Wide-view front camera 700    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Navigation Package 1,942    
Obstacle detection, rear 430 217 217
Wide-view front camera 602    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 3,325 5,710 4,010
Options (change) 2,974 4,855 3,410
Destination 875 645 645
Total Price $44,000 $36,555 $37,170
Total Invoice $40,067 $33,018 $33,633

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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: $6,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,838
Model Year201220062006
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)?, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$44,000$36,555$37,170
Adjustments for Features-1,33000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,670$36,555$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$40,067$33,018$33,633
Adjustments for Features-1,21100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,856$33,018$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220062006
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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  
Folding second row seats $300$300
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 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,055$3,725$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,21100

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
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 audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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