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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: $34,735

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $45,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $41,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelLSExplorerExplorer
Trim460LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,820 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $72,513 $27,273 $30,178
All-weather floor mats 150 55 55
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
All-weather floor mats 95 47 47
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Options (change) 150 4,705 2,610
Options (change) 95 4,000 2,219
Destination 975 785 785
Total Price $79,945 $34,735 $35,790
Total Invoice $73,583 $32,058 $33,182

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,830
Model Year201720082008
ModelLSExplorerExplorer
Trim460LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine386hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$79,945$34,735$35,790
Adjustments for Features-4,0150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,930$34,735$35,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$805
Total Invoice$73,583$32,058$33,182
Adjustments for Features-3,6950-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,888$32,058$32,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$892

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720082008
ModelLSExplorerExplorer
Trim460LEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Self-repairing paint$0  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,955$3,940$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6950-232

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172008
ModelLSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.7 in113.7 in
Length205.0 in193.4 in
Width73.8 in73.7 in
Height58.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,278 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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom36.7 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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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%

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