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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: $46,990

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $8,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,376

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $11,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,400 $53,940
Base Invoice $33,099 $51,512
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,840  
Navigation system 2,650  
Heated front seats 665  
Towing Package 160  
Cargo mat 95 100
Adaptive cruise control 600  
Class II trailer hitch 415  
AWD 1,400  
Cargo cover   130
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,556  
Navigation system 2,225  
Heated front seats 532  
Towing Package 128  
Cargo mat 57 95
Adaptive cruise control 480  
Class II trailer hitch 295  
AWD 1,239  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 8,825 230
Options (change) 7,512 219
Destination 765 995
Total Price $46,990 $55,165
Total Invoice $41,376 $52,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,934
Model Year20082018
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$46,990$55,165
Adjustments for Features0-8,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,990$46,360
Total Invoice$41,376$52,726
Adjustments for Features0-8,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,376$44,310

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
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 
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 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,715$14,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,416

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
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 Weight4,090 lb.4,890 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 350

Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested335095%
Total Not Requested1755%
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%

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