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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: $46,670

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $28,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,596

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $24,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelRCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimFLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,400 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $58,032 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,840      
Premium Package F 4,400      
Adaptive cruise control 500      
All Weather Package 280      
Sunroof 1,100      
Leather seating surfaces 800      
Polished alloy wheels 1,500 595    
Safe and Smart Package   1,295    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Package 401A     3,875  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,620      
Premium Package F 4,048      
Adaptive cruise control 460      
All Weather Package 259      
Sunroof 1,012      
Leather seating surfaces 736      
Polished alloy wheels 1,380 565    
Safe and Smart Package   1,230    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Package 401A     3,681  
Options (change) 11,420 3,585 5,570 0
Options (change) 10,515 3,405 5,291 0
Destination 925 995 995 995
Total Price $74,745 $46,670 $52,515 $54,935
Total Invoice $69,472 $44,596 $50,169 $52,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,082
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelRCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimFLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine467hp V8280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$74,745$46,670$52,515$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-3,355-6,345-8,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,745$43,315$46,170$46,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,855$2,800
Total Invoice$69,472$44,596$50,169$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-3,206-6,062-8,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,472$41,390$44,107$44,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,717$2,687

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201820182018
ModelRCExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimFLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   
LED headlights$1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Performance meter$150   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,915$10,270$13,260$15,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,355$6,345$8,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,206-6,062-8,430

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelRCExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in112.6 in
Length184.8 in198.3 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height54.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.481.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested167575%
Total Not Requested56525%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested112565%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested199055%
Total Not Requested165045%

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