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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: $46,830

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $29,009

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,747

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $25,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelRCExplorerExplorer
TrimFLimitedPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,165 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $59,673 $39,800 $50,839
Adaptive cruise control 500 1,150  
Premium Package F 3,240    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550    
All Weather Package 280    
Sunroof 1,100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449    
Cargo net 65    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Polished alloy wheels 1,500 595  
All-weather floor mats 110 120 120
Cargo mat 105 100 100
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Adaptive cruise control 460 1,094  
Premium Package F 2,981    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355    
All Weather Package 259    
Sunroof 1,012    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335    
Cargo net 39    
Leather seating surfaces 736    
Polished alloy wheels 1,380 565  
All-weather floor mats 65 114 114
Cargo mat 65 95 95
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 10,699 4,210 220
Options (change) 9,687 4,002 209
Destination 975 945 945
Total Price $75,839 $46,830 $54,400
Total Invoice $70,335 $44,747 $51,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,049
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,537
Model Year201720172017
ModelRCExplorerExplorer
TrimFLimitedPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine467hp V8280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$75,839$46,830$54,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,040-7,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,839$44,790$46,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,830
Total Invoice$70,335$44,747$51,993
Adjustments for Features0-1,949-7,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,335$42,798$44,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,759

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172017
ModelRCExplorerExplorer
TrimFLimitedPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,915$9,955$15,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,040$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,949-7,436

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,738 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

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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested37565%
Total Not Requested20035%

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