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Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,165

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,392

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $334

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Model Year20182018
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,270 $53,940
Base Invoice $40,457 $51,512
Luxury Package 4,180  
Power-folding second row seats 1,480  
Navigation Package 2,120  
Obstacle detection, rear 535  
AWD 1,400  
Panoramic sunroof 1,850  
Cargo mat 140 100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 200  
Cargo cover   130
Luxury Package 3,848  
Power-folding second row seats 1,363  
Navigation Package 1,956  
Obstacle detection, rear 492  
AWD 1,309  
Panoramic sunroof 1,703  
Cargo mat 85 95
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 184  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 11,905 230
Options (change) 10,940 219
Destination 995 995
Total Price $56,170 $55,165
Total Invoice $52,392 $52,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,275
Model Year20182018
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$56,170$55,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,170$52,435
Total Invoice$52,392$52,726
Adjustments for Features0-2,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,392$50,117

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,215$10,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,609

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelRXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length192.5 in198.3 in
Width74.6 in78.9 in
Height67.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
18.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested237569%
Total Not Requested105031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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