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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: $46,860

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $28,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,286

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $26,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelRCExplorer
TrimFLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $64,165 $38,100
Base Invoice $59,673 $35,528
Adaptive cruise control 500  
Premium Package F 3,240  
All Weather Package 280  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550  
Sunroof 1,100  
Cargo net 65  
Polished alloy wheels 1,500 595
Leather seating surfaces 800  
All-weather floor mats 110 75
Package 302A / 303A   5,600
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Adaptive cruise control 460  
Premium Package F 2,981  
All Weather Package 259  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355  
Sunroof 1,012  
Cargo net 39  
Polished alloy wheels 1,380 519
Leather seating surfaces 736  
All-weather floor mats 65 66
Package 302A / 303A   4,886
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 10,145 7,865
Options (change) 9,287 6,863
Destination 975 895
Total Price $75,285 $46,860
Total Invoice $69,935 $43,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,820
Model Year20172013
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$75,285$46,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,285$44,510
Total Invoice$69,935$43,286
Adjustments for Features0-2,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,935$41,115

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172013
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
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
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
Cargo Management 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
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 
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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,280$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,171

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172013
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 Weight3,738 lb.4,535 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, power100Yes
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 Requested145065%
Total Not Requested79035%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested282555%
Total Not Requested230045%

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