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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: $46,395

Lexus RX 330   
Difference: $1,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,527

Lexus RX 330   
Difference: $3,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRXExplorer
Trim330Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,370 $37,855
Base Invoice $32,186 $35,268
Navigation system 2,350  
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 3,740  
Heated front seats 665  
Towing Package 160  
Adaptive cruise control 600  
Class II trailer hitch 415  
AWD 1,400 2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Navigation system 1,980  
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,992  
Heated front seats 532  
Towing Package 128  
Adaptive cruise control 480  
Class II trailer hitch 295  
AWD 1,239 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 9,330 8,800
Options (change) 7,646 7,600
Destination 695 825
Total Price $46,395 $47,480
Total Invoice $40,527 $43,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,633
Model Year20062012
ModelRXExplorer
Trim330Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine223hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$46,395$47,480
Adjustments for Features0-5,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,395$42,265
Total Invoice$40,527$43,693
Adjustments for Features0-4,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,527$38,894

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelRXExplorer
Trim330Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$5,380$10,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,799

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelRXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in112.6 in
Length186.2 in197.1 in
Width72.6 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,065 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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
38.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested280083%
Total Not Requested57517%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested217552%
Total Not Requested200048%

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