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Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,375 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $46,449 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,976 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $39,875 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | LS | LS | Explorer |
| Trim | 460L | 600h L | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $72,675 | $112,250 | $35,550 |
| Base Invoice | $64,681 | $99,904 | $32,901 |
| Executive Class Seating Package | 13,200 | ||
| Luxury Value Edition | 965 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 109 | 109 | 75 |
| Executive Class Seatiing Package II | 10,835 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | ||
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 795 | ||
| Sunroof | 850 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | ||
| Executive Class Seating Package | 11,352 | ||
| Luxury Value Edition | 878 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 65 | 64 |
| Executive Class Seatiing Package II | 9,318 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | ||
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 676 | ||
| Sunroof | 723 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | ||
| Options (change) | 14,274 | 10,944 | 5,010 |
| Options (change) | 12,295 | 9,383 | 4,260 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 815 |
| Total Price | $87,824 | $124,069 | $41,375 |
| Total Invoice | $77,851 | $110,162 | $37,976 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,849 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,911 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | LS | LS | Explorer |
| Trim | 460L | 600h L | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 380hp V8 | 389hp V8 H | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | CVT-8 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 450, 19 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $87,824 | $124,069 | $41,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,600 | -11,690 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $82,224 | $112,379 | $41,375 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $30,155 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $77,851 | $110,162 | $37,976 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,964 | -10,380 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $72,887 | $99,782 | $37,976 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $26,895 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | LS | LS | Explorer |
| Trim | 460L | 600h L | Limited |
| Body | 4dr 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 | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| 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 rack | $300 | ||
| 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 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | $0 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| 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 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |
| 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 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||
| 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 | $11,680 | $17,770 | $6,080 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,600 | $11,690 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,964 | -10,380 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | LS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 202.8 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,333 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.0 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L
| Executive Class Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1000 | Yes |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | 75 | No |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | 500 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | 50 | No |
| Air purifier | 50 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear side airbags | 300 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 3250 | 65% |
| Luxury Value Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L
| Executive Class Seatiing Package II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/50VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | 75 | No |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | 500 | No |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1000 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | 50 | No |
| Air purifier | 50 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear side airbags | 300 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 3000 | 63% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 715 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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