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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: $12,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,108

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,120 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $40,316 $29,319 $32,901
Sunroof 1,100 850 850
Navigation Package 1,690    
Obstacle detection, rear 535    
AWD 1,400 2,320 2,320
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095    
Luxury Package 4,485    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 640    
Third-row seat   875  
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
255/50R20   1,325 630
Sunroof 1,012 723 723
Navigation Package 1,563    
Obstacle detection, rear 492    
AWD 1,309 2,112 2,112
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,929    
Luxury Package 4,128    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 589    
Third-row seat   744  
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 11,945 11,475 8,400
Options (change) 11,022 9,974 7,360
Destination 975 815 815
Total Price $56,040 $43,905 $44,765
Total Invoice $52,313 $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: $4,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,517
Model Year201720092009
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$56,040$43,905$44,765
Adjustments for Features-7,1650-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,875$43,905$43,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10
Total Invoice$52,313$40,108$41,076
Adjustments for Features-6,6880-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,625$40,108$40,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720092009
ModelRXExplorerExplorer
Trim350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
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  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Self-repairing paint$0  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
HDMI port$25  
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$14,180$7,015$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,165$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6880-780

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172009
ModelRXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.7 in
Length192.5 in193.4 in
Width74.6 in73.7 in
Height67.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
18.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
235/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested160047%
Total Not Requested182553%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested-200100%
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-850No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested-450100%
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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