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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: $49,500

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,411

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,120 $37,855
Base Invoice $40,316 $35,268
Luxury Package 4,485  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 640  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,995
Navigation Package 1,690  
Blind spot warning system 1,065  
AWD 1,400 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,600 1,595
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Polished alloy wheels   595
Cargo cover   135
Luxury Package 4,128  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 589  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,929 1,696
Navigation Package 1,563  
Blind spot warning system 980  
AWD 1,309 1,820
Panoramic sunroof 1,472 1,356
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Polished alloy wheels   506
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 12,975 10,820
Options (change) 11,970 9,318
Destination 975 825
Total Price $57,070 $49,500
Total Invoice $53,261 $45,411

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,823
Model Year20172012
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$57,070$49,500
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,970$49,500
Total Invoice$53,261$45,411
Adjustments for Features-1,0270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,234$45,411

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelRXExplorer
Trim350Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Self-repairing paint$0 
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 driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
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
Total Value of Features$10,620$9,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0270

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelRXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length192.5 in197.1 in
Width74.6 in78.9 in
Height67.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
18.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

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 lighting150Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested180053%
Total Not Requested162547%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested302572%
Total Not Requested115028%

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