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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: $44,050

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $49,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,231

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $45,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelLXExplorerExplorer
Trim570Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $89,980 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $82,783 $29,319 $32,901
All-weather floor mats 330 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,005    
Third Row Power Package   1,995  
Convenience Package   995  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,320
All-weather floor mats 208 64 64
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,844    
Third Row Power Package   1,696  
Convenience Package   846  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 2,335 11,620 8,120
Options (change) 2,052 10,097 7,122
Destination 1,195 815 815
Total Price $93,510 $44,050 $44,485
Total Invoice $86,030 $40,231 $40,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,843
Model Year201820092009
ModelLXExplorerExplorer
Trim570Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine383hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)312, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/50-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$93,510$44,050$44,485
Adjustments for Features-12,9950-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,515$44,050$44,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$185
Total Invoice$86,030$40,231$40,838
Adjustments for Features-11,9560-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,074$40,231$40,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$377

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Features Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820092009
ModelLXExplorerExplorer
Trim570Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Crawl control$500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Turn assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Coordinated climate control, rear seats$0  
Floor mats $75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$19,110$6,115$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,995$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,9560-230

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
ModelLXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in113.7 in
Length199.4 in193.4 in
Width78.0 in73.7 in
Height73.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight6,000 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.8 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.3 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room56.6 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom28.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.0 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested167592%
Total Not Requested1508%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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