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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: $47,695

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $41,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,757

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $32,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelLSExplorer
Trim460LLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $71,000 $37,855
Base Invoice $61,770 $35,268
Executive Class Seating Package 12,675  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
All-weather floor mats 99 75
Cargo net 59  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Semi-automated parking system 700  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   750
Second-row high console   100
Executive Class Seating Package 10,140  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
All-weather floor mats 59 64
Cargo net 35  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Semi-automated parking system 560  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Second-row buckets   638
Second-row high console   85
Options (change) 17,783 9,015
Options (change) 14,234 7,664
Destination 715 825
Total Price $89,498 $47,695
Total Invoice $76,719 $43,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,828
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,985
Model Year20072012
ModelLSExplorer
Trim460LLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine380hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$89,498$47,695
Adjustments for Features0-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,498$47,670
Total Invoice$76,719$43,757
Adjustments for Features0-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,719$43,734

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072012
ModelLSExplorer
Trim460LLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Air purifier$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic 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 
Headlight washers$50 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat$500 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$10,155$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072012
ModelLSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.7 in112.6 in
Length202.8 in197.1 in
Width73.8 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,333 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
18.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

Executive Class Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Air purifier50No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Rear side airbags300No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Total Requested175037%
Total Not Requested302563%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%

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