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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: $57,875 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| Difference: $53,120 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $55,301 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| Difference: $46,855 | ||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | LS | Explorer |
| Trim | 460L | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $78,290 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $72,028 | $51,512 |
| Executive Class Seating Package | 16,070 | |
| Air Suspension w/VGRS | 2,120 | |
| Mark Levinson 450W 19 speakers | 1,580 | |
| AWD | 3,485 | |
| LED headlights | 1,450 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | |
| Advanced Pre-Collision System | 6,500 | |
| Cargo mat | 105 | 100 |
| Second-row high console | 150 | |
| Second-row buckets | 695 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | |
| Executive Class Seating Package | 14,784 | |
| Air Suspension w/VGRS | 1,949 | |
| Mark Levinson 450W 19 speakers | 1,455 | |
| AWD | 3,207 | |
| LED headlights | 1,336 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | |
| Advanced Pre-Collision System | 5,980 | |
| Cargo mat | 62 | 95 |
| Second-row high console | 144 | |
| Second-row buckets | 660 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,895 | |
| Options (change) | 31,810 | 2,940 |
| Options (change) | 29,233 | 2,794 |
| Destination | 895 | 995 |
| Total Price | $110,995 | $57,875 |
| Total Invoice | $102,156 | $55,301 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,540 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,480 | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | LS | Explorer |
| Trim | 460L | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 360hp V8 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/23 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 19 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $110,995 | $57,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,580 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $108,415 | $57,875 |
| Total Invoice | $102,156 | $55,301 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,375 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $99,781 | $55,301 |
Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | LS | Explorer |
| Trim | 460L | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Driver attention monitor | $500 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Air purifier | $50 | |
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Self-repairing paint | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | $1000 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | |
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | $0 | |
| Coordinated climate control, rear seats | $0 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |
| 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, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active steering | $1000 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $17,415 | $14,835 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,580 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,375 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | LS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 205.0 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,695 lb. | 4,890 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 61.5 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 | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.7 in | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.0 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L
| Executive Class Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | 50 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | 1000 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | 75 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| Power legrest, right second row seat | 500 | No |
| Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system | 100 | No |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Air purifier | 50 | No |
| Coordinated climate control, rear seats | 0 | No |
| Rear side airbags | 300 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 3050 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 3375 | 53% |
| Air Suspension w/VGRS | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 9% |
| Total Not Requested | 2500 | 91% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 360 hp@6400 347 lb-ft@4100 | 1000 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Quick response PTC heater (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 5% |
| Advanced Pre-Collision System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Driver attention monitor | 500 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 71% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum
| Second-row buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Power release, second row seats | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
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