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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: $35,270

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,836

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,700 $29,280
Base Invoice $33,742 $27,404
Towing Package 160  
Class II trailer hitch 415  
Roof rack 220  
AWD 1,400 2,320
Third-row seat   875
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
Towing Package 128  
Class II trailer hitch 295  
Roof rack 176  
AWD 1,253 2,112
Third-row seat   744
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 2,195 5,175
Options (change) 1,852 4,617
Destination 825 815
Total Price $40,720 $35,270
Total Invoice $36,419 $32,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,928
Model Year20092010
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/70-16
Total Price$40,720$35,270
Adjustments for Features-1,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,870$35,270
Total Invoice$36,419$32,836
Adjustments for Features-1,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,764$32,836

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,230$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6550

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested15025%
Total Not Requested45075%
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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