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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: $37,190

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $49,749

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,399

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $40,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelLSLSExplorerExplorer
Trim460L600h LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $72,900 $104,900 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $63,423 $91,263 $26,790 $29,361
Executive Class Seating Package 12,675      
Obstacle detection, rear 500   255  
All-weather floor mats 99 99 55 55
Executive Class Seatiing Package II   12,570    
Luxury Package     1,450  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795 795
Third-row seat     845 375
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Satellite radio     195 195
Sunroof     850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Executive Class Seating Package 10,140      
Obstacle detection, rear 400   217  
All-weather floor mats 59 59 47 47
Executive Class Seatiing Package II   10,096    
Luxury Package     1,232  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676 676
Third-row seat     718 319
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Satellite radio     166 166
Sunroof     723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 13,274 12,669 8,085 5,910
Options (change) 10,599 10,155 6,874 5,026
Destination 765 765 735 735
Total Price $86,939 $118,334 $37,190 $37,760
Total Invoice $74,787 $102,183 $34,399 $35,122

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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: $44,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,104
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelLSLSExplorerExplorer
Trim460L600h LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine380hp V8389hp V8 H210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$86,939$118,334$37,190$37,760
Adjustments for Features-4,980-11,27000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,959$107,064$37,190$37,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,105$0$570
Total Invoice$74,787$102,183$34,399$35,122
Adjustments for Features-4,284-9,73200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,503$92,451$34,399$35,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,948$0$723

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820072007
ModelLSLSExplorerExplorer
Trim460L600h LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power door closers$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Air purifier$50$50  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player $0  
Media drive $15  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon + LED headlights $800  
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, second row seats$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Power legrest, right second row seat$500$500  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150$150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,505$15,795$4,525$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$11,270$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,284-9,73200

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082007
ModelLSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.7 in113.7 in
Length202.8 in193.4 in
Width73.8 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,333 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
18.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.083.7 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
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Air purifier50No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Rear side airbags300No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Total Requested175037%
Total Not Requested302563%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Executive Class Seatiing Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50VR18 tires400No
Massage, second row seats150No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Air purifier50No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Rear side airbags300No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Total Requested175033%
Total Not Requested347567%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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