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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: $43,895

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $500

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,808

Lexus RX 330   
Difference: $1,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim330LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,370 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $32,186 $35,528 $38,027
Navigation system 2,350   795
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 3,740    
Heated front seats 665    
Towing Package 160    
Class II trailer hitch 415    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Package 301A   2,600  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Cargo cover   135 135
Power liftgate     495
Navigation system 1,980   694
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,992    
Heated front seats 532    
Towing Package 128    
Class II trailer hitch 295    
Trailer Tow Package   497 497
Package 301A   2,269  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Cargo cover   118 118
Power liftgate     432
Options (change) 7,330 4,900 3,590
Options (change) 5,927 4,276 3,133
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $44,395 $43,895 $45,265
Total Invoice $38,808 $40,699 $42,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,113
Model Year200620132013
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim330LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine223hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,395$43,895$45,265
Adjustments for Features0-3,240-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,395$40,655$41,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$995
Total Invoice$38,808$40,699$42,055
Adjustments for Features0-3,004-3,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,808$37,695$38,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,001

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620132013
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim330LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$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$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,105$8,345$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,240$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,004-3,359

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062013
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 Weight3,861 lb.4,535 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, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested250074%
Total Not Requested87526%
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 Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested122558%
Total Not Requested90042%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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