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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: $42,120

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,885

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,660 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $37,083 $27,518 $29,578
Towing Package 245    
Premium Package 2,260    
Navigation Package 2,775    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 255 255
Heated front seats 640    
AWD 1,400    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,145    
Mark Levinson 330W 15 speakers 995    
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Towing Package 224    
Premium Package 2,115    
Navigation Package 2,563    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 217 217
Heated front seats 588    
AWD 1,309    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970    
Mark Levinson 330W 15 speakers 916    
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 10,960 11,275 9,575
Options (change) 10,145 9,722 8,277
Destination 895 645 645
Total Price $51,515 $42,120 $42,735
Total Invoice $48,123 $37,885 $38,500

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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: $6,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,734
Model Year201320062006
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 15290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$51,515$42,120$42,735
Adjustments for Features-2,68000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,835$42,120$42,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$48,123$37,885$38,500
Adjustments for Features-2,50400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,619$37,885$38,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320062006
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,230$6,550$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,50400

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132006
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 Weight4,343 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 Room55.5 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested200082%
Total Not Requested45018%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested75051%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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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