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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: $44,855

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $29,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,298

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $27,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelRCExplorer
TrimFLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $62,400 $37,535
Base Invoice $58,032 $34,952
Adaptive cruise control 500  
Premium Package F 4,400  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,840  
Sunroof 1,100  
Polished alloy wheels 1,500 595
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Package 302A   4,305
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Adaptive cruise control 460  
Premium Package F 4,048  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,620  
Sunroof 1,012  
Polished alloy wheels 1,380 506
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Package 302A   3,659
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 11,140 6,495
Options (change) 10,256 5,521
Destination 925 825
Total Price $74,465 $44,855
Total Invoice $69,213 $41,298

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,862
Model Year20152011
ModelRCExplorer
TrimFLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine467hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$74,465$44,855
Adjustments for Features0-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,465$42,740
Total Invoice$69,213$41,298
Adjustments for Features0-1,947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,213$39,351

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
ModelRCExplorer
TrimFLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$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
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,855$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,947

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
ModelRCExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in112.6 in
Length184.8 in197.1 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height54.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 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
10.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.480.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested89040%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested262566%
Total Not Requested135034%

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