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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: $51,660

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,690

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,970 $41,675
Base Invoice $38,306 $38,862
Luxury Package 4,950  
Comfort Package 1,390  
Navigation Package 1,915  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,150
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,145 1,995
Mark Levinson 330W 15 speakers 995  
AWD 1,400  
Package 401A   4,130
Rear bumper protector   85
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Luxury Package 4,590  
Comfort Package 1,280  
Navigation Package 1,769  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,004
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970 1,741
Mark Levinson 330W 15 speakers 916  
AWD 1,309  
Package 401A   3,604
Rear bumper protector   74
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 14,795 9,090
Options (change) 13,674 7,933
Destination 925 895
Total Price $56,690 $51,660
Total Invoice $52,905 $47,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,506
Model Year20152014
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 15390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$56,690$51,660
Adjustments for Features0-315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,690$51,345
Total Invoice$52,905$47,690
Adjustments for Features0-291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,905$47,399

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152014
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
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 
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 driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,905$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-291

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152014
ModelRXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in112.6 in
Length187.8 in197.1 in
Width74.2 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
40.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

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 wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
AC power outlet100Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested245066%
Total Not Requested125034%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested262582%
Total Not Requested57518%

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