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Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,940

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,727

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620072007
ModelLSExplorerExplorer
Trim430Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,525 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $49,176 $26,790 $29,361
Satellite radio 486 195 195
Polished alloy wheels 1,700    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
235/65R18   695  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Sunroof   850 850
Satellite radio 389 166 166
Polished alloy wheels 850    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
235/65R18   591  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 2,186 4,835 2,690
Options (change) 1,239 4,202 2,379
Destination 695 735 735
Total Price $59,406 $33,940 $34,540
Total Invoice $51,110 $31,727 $32,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,201
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,295
Model Year200620072007
ModelLSExplorerExplorer
Trim430Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine278hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)178, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$59,406$33,940$34,540
Adjustments for Features-1,2650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,141$33,940$34,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$51,110$31,727$32,475
Adjustments for Features-1,0880-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,022$31,727$32,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$513

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620072007
ModelLSExplorerExplorer
Trim430Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,065$3,800$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0880-235

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062007
ModelLSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.2 in113.7 in
Length197.4 in193.4 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height58.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
20.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
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 Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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