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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: $53,955

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $36,793

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,780

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $28,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelLSExplorer
Trim460LSport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $72,900 $43,100
Base Invoice $63,423 $40,191
Executive Class Seating Package 12,675  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Cargo net 59  
All-weather floor mats 99 75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Package 401A   4,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Second-row high console   150
Second-row buckets   695
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Executive Class Seating Package 10,140  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Cargo net 35  
All-weather floor mats 59 66
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Package 401A   3,752
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Second-row high console   132
Second-row buckets   607
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 17,083 9,960
Options (change) 13,674 8,694
Destination 765 895
Total Price $90,748 $53,955
Total Invoice $77,862 $49,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,368
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,613
Model Year20082015
ModelLSExplorer
Trim460LSport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine380hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$90,748$53,955
Adjustments for Features0-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,748$53,380
Total Invoice$77,862$49,780
Adjustments for Features0-531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,862$49,249

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
ModelLSExplorer
Trim460LSport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $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 
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$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
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
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
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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 
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Stowable third row seats $600
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
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$11,980$12,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-531

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
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 Weight4,332 lb.4,921 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 seat audio controls25No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
Air purifier50No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
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
Total Requested175037%
Total Not Requested302563%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested207566%
Total Not Requested107534%

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