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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: $37,150

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $36,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $34,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelRCExplorerExplorer
TrimFEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,165 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $59,673 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation Package 1,470    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Premium Package F 3,240    
Sunroof 1,100 850 850
Polished alloy wheels 1,500    
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
235/65R18   595  
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Navigation Package 1,360    
Leather seating surfaces 736    
Premium Package F 2,981    
Sunroof 1,012 723 723
Polished alloy wheels 1,380    
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
235/65R18   506  
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 8,110 6,305 4,010
Options (change) 7,469 5,361 3,410
Destination 975 645 645
Total Price $73,250 $37,150 $37,170
Total Invoice $68,117 $33,524 $33,633

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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: $31,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,450
Model Year201720062006
ModelRCExplorerExplorer
TrimFEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine467hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$73,250$37,150$37,170
Adjustments for Features-4,45500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,795$37,150$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$68,117$33,524$33,633
Adjustments for Features-4,14300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,974$33,524$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720062006
ModelRCExplorerExplorer
TrimFEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
All-terrain tires  $0
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,430$3,975$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,455$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,14300

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172006
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 Weight3,738 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 F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested65029%
Total Not Requested159071%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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