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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: $49,840

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,615

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,760 $41,300
Base Invoice $37,177 $39,442
Navigation Package 2,775  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Luxury Package 4,520  
Comfort Package 1,340  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,145 1,995
Mark Levinson 330W 15 speakers 995  
Blind spot warning system 500  
AWD 1,400 2,000
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation Package 2,563  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Luxury Package 4,191  
Comfort Package 1,232  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,094
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970 1,895
Mark Levinson 330W 15 speakers 916  
Blind spot warning system 460  
AWD 1,309 1,910
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619
Rear bumper protector   71
Cargo cover   124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Options (change) 15,675 7,595
Options (change) 14,481 7,228
Destination 910 945
Total Price $56,345 $49,840
Total Invoice $52,568 $47,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,060
Model Year20142016
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 15390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$56,345$49,840
Adjustments for Features0-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,345$47,635
Total Invoice$52,568$47,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,568$45,508

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142016
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
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,405$9,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,107

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142016
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 Weight4,343 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 Room55.5 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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
AC power outlet100Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested232566%
Total Not Requested117534%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%

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