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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: $48,395

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $15,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,842

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $10,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelLSExplorer
Trim430Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,525 $41,675
Base Invoice $49,176 $38,862
Modern Luxury Package 4,980  
Proximity key 1,000  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 0 100
Satellite radio 486  
Cargo net 59  
Package 401A   4,130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Modern Luxury Package 4,040  
Proximity key 800  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 0 89
Satellite radio 389  
Cargo net 35  
Package 401A   3,604
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 6,525 5,825
Options (change) 5,264 5,085
Destination 695 895
Total Price $63,745 $48,395
Total Invoice $55,135 $44,842

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,407
Model Year20062014
ModelLSExplorer
Trim430Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine278hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$63,745$48,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,745$43,955
Total Invoice$55,135$44,842
Adjustments for Features0-4,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,135$40,728

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062014
ModelLSExplorer
Trim430Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,615$11,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,114

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062014
ModelLSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.2 in112.6 in
Length197.4 in197.1 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height58.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.280.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Modern Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested137543%

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