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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: $47,280

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $44,168

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,377

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $35,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelLSLSExplorer
Trim460L600h LLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $72,900 $104,900 $37,535
Base Invoice $63,423 $91,263 $34,952
Executive Class Seating Package 12,675    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
All-weather floor mats 99 99 75
Cargo net 59 59  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850  
Semi-automated parking system 700    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900    
Executive Class Seatiing Package II   12,570  
Package 302A     4,305
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,095
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 59 64
Cargo net 35 35  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280  
Semi-automated parking system 560    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760    
Executive Class Seatiing Package II   10,096  
Package 302A     3,659
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,798
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Second-row buckets     638
Second-row high console     85
Options (change) 17,783 15,578 8,920
Options (change) 14,234 12,470 7,600
Destination 765 765 825
Total Price $91,448 $121,243 $47,280
Total Invoice $78,422 $104,498 $43,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,943
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,994
Model Year200820082011
ModelLSLSExplorer
Trim460L600h LLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine380hp V8389hp V8 H290hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$91,448$121,243$47,280
Adjustments for Features-1,225-6,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,223$114,428$47,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,205$0
Total Invoice$78,422$104,498$43,377
Adjustments for Features-1,051-5,8740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,371$98,624$43,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,253$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082011
ModelLSLSExplorer
Trim460L600h LLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power door closers$300$300 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Air purifier$50$50 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player $0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive $15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon + LED headlights $800 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
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 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$11,880$17,470$10,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$6,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,051-5,8740

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
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.4,579 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
Lexus LS 600h L

Executive Class Seatiing Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50VR18 tires400No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Second-row buckets500Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
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 Requested225043%
Total Not Requested297557%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
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 alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested267567%
Total Not Requested130033%

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