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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: $40,260

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,869

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim330Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,370 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $32,186 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 6,790    
Heated front seats 665    
Towing Package 160    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,840 1,295 1,295
Class II trailer hitch 415    
Third-row seat   875  
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 5,464    
Heated front seats 532    
Towing Package 128    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,472 1,101 1,101
Class II trailer hitch 295    
Third-row seat   744  
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 9,870 7,830 5,450
Options (change) 7,891 6,735 4,712
Destination 695 815 815
Total Price $46,935 $40,260 $41,815
Total Invoice $40,772 $36,869 $38,428

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,913
Model Year200620092009
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim330Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine223hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$46,935$40,260$41,815
Adjustments for Features-1,1400-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,795$40,260$40,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$705
Total Invoice$40,772$36,869$38,428
Adjustments for Features-9900-781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,782$36,869$37,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$778

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620092009
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim330Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
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
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,005$3,865$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-9900-781

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
ModelRXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in113.7 in
Length186.2 in193.4 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in
Height66.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,860 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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
38.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 210W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested310066%
Total Not Requested162534%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
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, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
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 information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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