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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: $56,115

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,622

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,900 $52,970
Base Invoice $39,177 $50,587
Luxury Package 4,610  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation Package 1,750  
Lexus Safety System+ 635  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,995
Power-folding second row seats 1,480  
Panoramic sunroof 1,600  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 200  
AWD 1,400  
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo cover   130
Luxury Package 4,241  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Navigation Package 1,619  
Lexus Safety System+ 584  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,929 1,895
Power-folding second row seats 1,363  
Panoramic sunroof 1,472  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 184  
AWD 1,309  
Rear bumper protector   71
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 14,770 2,200
Options (change) 13,621 2,090
Destination 950 945
Total Price $57,620 $56,115
Total Invoice $53,748 $53,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,639
Model Year20162016
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$57,620$56,115
Adjustments for Features0-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,620$53,485
Total Invoice$53,748$53,622
Adjustments for Features0-2,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,748$51,109

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HDMI port$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,330$10,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,513

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelRXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length192.5 in198.3 in
Width74.6 in78.9 in
Height67.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
18.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
235/55VR20 tires400No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested257573%
Total Not Requested95027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested170079%
Total Not Requested45021%

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