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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: $6,318

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,836

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,075 $29,280
Base Invoice $35,363 $27,404
Towing Package 238  
AWD 1,400 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
Third-row seat   875
4.6L V8   1,310
Towing Package 204  
AWD 1,267 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
Third-row seat   744
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 1,638 5,175
Options (change) 1,471 4,617
Destination 875 815
Total Price $41,588 $35,270
Total Invoice $37,709 $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: $3,593
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,402
Model Year20112010
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$41,588$35,270
Adjustments for Features-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,863$35,270
Total Invoice$37,709$32,836
Adjustments for Features-2,4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,238$32,836

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350XLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$7,455$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4710

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
ModelRXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in113.7 in
Length187.8 in193.4 in
Width74.2 in73.7 in
Height66.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,348 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
40.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 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

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%
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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