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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: $38,180

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $35,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,023

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $33,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelRCExplorerExplorer
TrimFEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,165 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $59,673 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation Package 1,470    
All-weather floor mats 110 75 75
Sunroof 1,100 850 850
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Premium Package F 3,240    
Polished alloy wheels 1,500    
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Navigation Package 1,360    
All-weather floor mats 65 64 64
Sunroof 1,012 723 723
Leather seating surfaces 736    
Premium Package F 2,981    
Polished alloy wheels 1,380    
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Options (change) 8,220 5,750 2,920
Options (change) 7,534 4,889 2,483
Destination 975 815 815
Total Price $73,360 $38,180 $39,285
Total Invoice $68,182 $35,023 $36,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,832
Model Year201720092009
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, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$73,360$38,180$39,285
Adjustments for Features-4,0500-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,310$38,180$37,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$0
Total Invoice$68,182$35,023$36,199
Adjustments for Features-3,7640-1,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,418$35,023$34,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$437$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
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  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
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 driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,580$4,530$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7640-1,613

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172009
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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