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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: $47,280 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $43,308 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,377 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $39,981 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | LS | LS | Explorer |
| Trim | 460L | 600h L | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $73,175 | $112,750 | $37,535 |
| Base Invoice | $67,323 | $103,732 | $34,952 |
| Luxury Value Edition | 965 | ||
| Executive Class Seating Package | 13,200 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 109 | 109 | 75 |
| Cargo net | 64 | 64 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 700 | ||
| Executive Class Seatiing Package II | 10,835 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Luxury Value Edition | 889 | ||
| Executive Class Seating Package | 12,144 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 1,380 | 1,380 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 65 | 65 | 64 |
| Cargo net | 38 | 38 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 644 | ||
| Executive Class Seatiing Package II | 9,968 | ||
| 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) | 16,538 | 12,508 | 8,920 |
| Options (change) | 15,160 | 11,451 | 7,600 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 825 |
| Total Price | $90,588 | $126,133 | $47,280 |
| Total Invoice | $83,358 | $116,058 | $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: $41,633 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,440 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | LS | LS | Explorer |
| Trim | 460L | 600h L | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 380hp V8 | 389hp V8 H | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | CVT-8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 450, 19 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $90,588 | $126,133 | $47,280 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,675 | -7,415 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $88,913 | $118,718 | $47,280 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $29,805 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $83,358 | $116,058 | $43,377 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,541 | -6,823 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $81,817 | $109,235 | $43,377 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $27,418 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 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 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| 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, 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 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 | $12,230 | $17,970 | $10,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,675 | $7,415 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,541 | -6,823 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | LS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 202.8 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,333 lb. | 4,579 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.0 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L
| 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% |
| 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 |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | 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 |
| Rear side airbags | 300 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | 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 |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 3250 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L
| Executive Class Seatiing Package II | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/50VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1000 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | 75 | No |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | 500 | No |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | 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 |
| Rear side airbags | 300 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 3000 | 63% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2675 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 33% |
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