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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: $47,205

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $34,209

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,313

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $31,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelLSLSExplorer
Trim460L600h LLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $78,440 $120,060 $37,535
Base Invoice $72,164 $110,456 $34,952
Blind spot warning system 500    
Pre-Collision System 1,500 1,500  
Cargo net 64 64  
Executive Class Seatiing Package   7,555  
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
Blind spot warning system 460    
Pre-Collision System 1,380 1,380  
Cargo net 38 38  
Executive Class Seatiing Package   6,952  
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) 2,064 9,119 8,845
Options (change) 1,878 8,370 7,536
Destination 910 910 825
Total Price $81,414 $130,089 $47,205
Total Invoice $74,952 $119,736 $43,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,909
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,116
Model Year201420142011
ModelLSLSExplorer
Trim460L600h LLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine386hp V8389hp V8 H290hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10450, 19390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$81,414$130,089$47,205
Adjustments for Features0-11,025-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,414$119,064$44,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,650$0
Total Invoice$74,952$119,736$43,313
Adjustments for Features0-10,148-2,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,952$109,588$40,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,636$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420142011
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel $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 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $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 
Curve control  $50
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 
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Air purifier $50 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents$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$15 
Wiper de-icer $25 
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 
App support$0$0 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$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 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Coordinated climate control, rear seats $0 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, second row seats $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $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 
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$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,655$19,680$11,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,025$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,148-2,477

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142011
ModelLSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.7 in112.6 in
Length205.0 in197.1 in
Width73.8 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,278 lb.4,579 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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom36.7 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

Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 600h L

Executive Class Seatiing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
A/V input jacks25No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested185073%
Total Not Requested70027%
Pre-Collision System
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested267567%
Total Not Requested130033%

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