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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: $45,087

Lexus RX 330   
Difference: $318

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,343

Lexus RX 330   
Difference: $4,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelRXExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim330LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,370 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $32,186 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Navigation system 2,350      
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 3,740      
Heated front seats 665      
Towing Package 160      
Cargo mat 92 100 100 100
Class II trailer hitch 415      
Adaptive cruise control 600      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395    
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Navigation system 1,980      
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,992      
Heated front seats 532      
Towing Package 128      
Cargo mat 55 95 95 95
Class II trailer hitch 295      
Adaptive cruise control 480      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375    
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 8,022 2,320 1,925 230
Options (change) 6,462 2,204 1,829 219
Destination 695 995 995 995
Total Price $45,087 $45,405 $48,870 $55,165
Total Invoice $39,343 $43,395 $46,707 $52,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RX 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,897
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelRXExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim330LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine223hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$45,087$45,405$48,870$55,165
Adjustments for Features0-4,215-5,540-10,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,087$41,190$43,330$44,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140$3,120
Total Invoice$39,343$43,395$46,707$52,726
Adjustments for Features0-4,028-5,295-10,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,343$39,367$41,412$42,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,045$2,984

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelRXExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim330LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control$600  $600
Cruise control $150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Headlight washers$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,705$9,920$11,245$16,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,215$5,540$10,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,028-5,295-10,375

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062018
ModelRXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in112.6 in
Length186.2 in198.3 in
Width72.6 in78.9 in
Height66.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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
38.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft381.7 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 headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested300089%
Total Not Requested37511%
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

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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