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Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520102010
ModelRCRCExplorerExplorer
Trim350FEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,790 $62,400 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $39,796 $58,032 $31,044 $33,774
Navigation Package 1,530 1,760    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation system     1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Navigation Package 1,416 1,627    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation system     1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 3,130 3,360 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 2,888 3,099 3,392 2,418
Destination 925 925 815 815
Total Price $46,845 $66,685 $38,085 $39,940
Total Invoice $43,609 $62,056 $35,251 $37,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,001
Model Year2015201520102010
ModelRCRCExplorerExplorer
Trim350FEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6467hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/35-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$46,845$66,685$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features0-525-695-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,845$66,160$37,390$38,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,315$0$755
Total Invoice$43,609$62,056$35,251$37,007
Adjustments for Features0-489-643-1,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,609$61,567$34,608$35,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,958$0$736

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520102010
ModelRCRCExplorerExplorer
Trim350FEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row high console $250  
Second-row low console$100   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler $400  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,665$6,190$6,360$7,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$695$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-489-643-1,663

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152010
ModelRCExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in113.7 in
Length184.8 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height54.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 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
10.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190068%
Total Not Requested87532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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