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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: $39,415

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $24,971

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,151

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelLSExplorerExplorer
Trim430Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,525 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $49,176 $29,319 $32,901
Modern Luxury Package 4,980    
Satellite radio 486    
Polished alloy wheels 1,700    
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Modern Luxury Package 4,040    
Satellite radio 389    
Polished alloy wheels 850    
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 7,166 6,985 4,155
Options (change) 5,279 6,017 3,611
Destination 695 815 815
Total Price $64,386 $39,415 $40,520
Total Invoice $55,150 $36,151 $37,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,091
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,256
Model Year200620092009
ModelLSExplorerExplorer
Trim430Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine278hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$64,386$39,415$40,520
Adjustments for Features-2,2750-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,111$39,415$39,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$55,150$36,151$37,327
Adjustments for Features-1,9490-1,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,201$36,151$35,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$206$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$6,340$4,065$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9490-1,382

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
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
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested125051%
Total Not Requested120049%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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