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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: $42,520

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,225

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,700 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $33,742 $27,518 $29,578
Towing Package 160    
Premium Package 1,245    
Heated front seats 665    
Class II trailer hitch 415    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,740 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 2,650 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,400    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 605    
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
235/65R18   595  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Towing Package 128    
Premium Package 1,120    
Heated front seats 532    
Class II trailer hitch 295    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,392 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 2,225 1,696 1,696
AWD 1,253    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 484    
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
235/65R18   506  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 8,880 11,675 9,380
Options (change) 7,429 10,062 8,111
Destination 825 645 645
Total Price $47,405 $42,520 $42,540
Total Invoice $41,996 $38,225 $38,334

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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: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,080
Model Year200920062006
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$47,405$42,520$42,540
Adjustments for Features-78000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,625$42,520$42,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20
Total Invoice$41,996$38,225$38,334
Adjustments for Features-69100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,305$38,225$38,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$109

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920062006
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
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 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
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$50
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,605$4,825$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-69100

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092006
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 Weight4,090 lb.4,706 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 350

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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