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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: $47,535

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $37,989

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,624

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $32,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelLXExplorer
Trim570Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $79,455 $37,855
Base Invoice $70,716 $35,268
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 255 75
Remote start 559  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 890  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,990  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Trailer Tow Package   570
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Roof rack crossbars   120
Adaptive cruise control 1,290  
All-weather floor mats 155 64
Remote start 395  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 766  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,712  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Trailer Tow Package   484
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 5,194 8,855
Options (change) 4,318 7,531
Destination 875 825
Total Price $85,524 $47,535
Total Invoice $75,909 $43,624

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,974
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,946
Model Year20112012
ModelLXExplorer
Trim570Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine383hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)312, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$85,524$47,535
Adjustments for Features-6,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,509$47,535
Total Invoice$75,909$43,624
Adjustments for Features-5,3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,570$43,624

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Features Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
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
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
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$14,535$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3390

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
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.4,558 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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested222553%
Total Not Requested195047%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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