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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: $38,255

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $46,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,278

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $39,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelLSLSExplorer
Trim460L600h LLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $73,735 $106,035 $32,395
Base Invoice $65,623 $94,370 $30,178
Executive Class Seating Package 9,980    
All-weather floor mats 109 109 55
Executive Class Seatiing Package II   12,560  
Sun and Sirius Package     560
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Third-row seat     375
Navigation system     1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295
Executive Class Seating Package 7,984    
All-weather floor mats 65 65 47
Executive Class Seatiing Package II   10,088  
Sun and Sirius Package     476
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Third-row seat     319
Navigation system     1,696
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101
Options (change) 10,089 12,669 5,075
Options (change) 8,049 10,153 4,315
Destination 875 875 785
Total Price $84,699 $119,579 $38,255
Total Invoice $74,547 $105,398 $35,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,261
Model Year200920092008
ModelLSLSExplorer
Trim460L600h LLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine380hp V8389hp V8 H210hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-8A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/65-18
Total Price$84,699$119,579$38,255
Adjustments for Features-5,690-11,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,009$107,599$38,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,590$0
Total Invoice$74,547$105,398$35,278
Adjustments for Features-5,008-10,5590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,539$94,839$35,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,300$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092008
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 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $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
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Air purifier$50$50 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0 
Media drive $15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, second row seats$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$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 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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$10,705$16,995$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$11,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,008-10,5590

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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
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
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested200039%
Total Not Requested317561%

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 - active500No
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 Requested175033%
Total Not Requested347567%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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