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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: $43,905

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,108

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,660 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $37,083 $29,319 $32,901
Towing Package 245    
Navigation Package 2,775    
Premium Package 2,260    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Heated front seats 640    
AWD 1,400 2,320 2,320
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,145    
Mark Levinson 330W 15 speakers 995    
Third-row seat   875  
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
255/50R20   1,325 630
Towing Package 224    
Navigation Package 2,563    
Premium Package 2,115    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Heated front seats 588    
AWD 1,309 2,112 2,112
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970    
Mark Levinson 330W 15 speakers 916    
Third-row seat   744  
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 10,960 11,475 8,400
Options (change) 10,145 9,974 7,360
Destination 895 815 815
Total Price $51,515 $43,905 $44,765
Total Invoice $48,123 $40,108 $41,076

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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: $4,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,105
Model Year201320092009
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 15190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$51,515$43,905$44,765
Adjustments for Features-3,1150-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,400$43,905$43,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10
Total Invoice$48,123$40,108$41,076
Adjustments for Features-2,9100-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,213$40,108$40,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320092009
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather door panel trim$250  
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  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$9,605$6,490$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,115$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9100-780

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested60041%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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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