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Lexus LX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,050

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $34,924

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,197

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $28,142

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelLXExplorer
Trim570Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $75,705 $38,100
Base Invoice $66,620 $35,528
All-weather floor mats 255 75
Remote start 559  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 890  
Adaptive cruise control 2,850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,990  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900  
Package 302A / 303A   5,600
Trailer Tow Package   570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Rear bumper protector   85
Roof rack crossbars   135
All-weather floor mats 155 66
Remote start 395  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 712  
Adaptive cruise control 2,280  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,592  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760  
Package 302A / 303A   4,886
Trailer Tow Package   497
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Rear bumper protector   74
Roof rack crossbars   118
Options (change) 7,444 10,055
Options (change) 5,894 8,774
Destination 825 895
Total Price $83,974 $49,050
Total Invoice $73,339 $45,197

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,474
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,256
Model Year20092013
ModelLXExplorer
Trim570Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine383hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$83,974$49,050
Adjustments for Features-4,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,524$49,050
Total Invoice$73,339$45,197
Adjustments for Features-3,8860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,453$45,197

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Features Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
ModelLXExplorer
Trim570Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Crawl control$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$14,095$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8860

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
ModelLXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length196.5 in197.1 in
Width77.6 in78.9 in
Height75.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,996 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.3 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room56.6 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom28.3 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested212541%
Total Not Requested300059%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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