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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: $49,520

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $35,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,823

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $32,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelLSExplorer
Trim460LSport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $78,820 $41,675
Base Invoice $72,513 $38,862
Blind spot warning system 500  
Pre-Collision System 1,500  
AWD 3,485  
Cargo net 65  
All-weather floor mats 150 75
Package 401A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Blind spot warning system 460  
Pre-Collision System 1,380  
AWD 3,207  
Cargo net 39  
All-weather floor mats 95 66
Package 401A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 5,700 6,950
Options (change) 5,181 6,066
Destination 975 895
Total Price $85,495 $49,520
Total Invoice $78,669 $45,823

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,170
Model Year20172014
ModelLSExplorer
Trim460LSport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine360hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$85,495$49,520
Adjustments for Features0-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,495$49,170
Total Invoice$78,669$45,823
Adjustments for Features0-324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,669$45,499

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172014
ModelLSExplorer
Trim460LSport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 spoiler $200
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,930$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-324

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172014
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 Weight4,695 lb.4,921 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 warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
AWD0Yes
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
360 hp@6400
347 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested227571%
Total Not Requested92529%

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