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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: $50,450

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,957

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,199

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,075 $42,090
Base Invoice $35,363 $40,196
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Comfort Package 1,950  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Luxury Package 4,900  
Cargo mat 92 100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,540 1,995
AWD 1,400 2,150
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
Cargo cover   130
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Navigation Package 2,172  
Unbranded 12 speakers 94  
Comfort Package 1,678  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290  
Luxury Package 4,322  
Cargo mat 55 95
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,245 1,895
AWD 1,267 2,054
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
Cargo cover   124
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 15,457 7,365
Options (change) 13,553 7,008
Destination 875 995
Total Price $55,407 $50,450
Total Invoice $49,791 $48,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,537
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,057
Model Year20112018
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$55,407$50,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,407$47,870
Total Invoice$49,791$48,199
Adjustments for Features0-2,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,791$45,734

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Passenger side camera$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $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 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$7,915$10,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,465

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelRXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in112.6 in
Length187.8 in198.3 in
Width74.2 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,348 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
40.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested250065%
Total Not Requested137535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested70041%

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