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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: $49,665

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,949

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182014
ModelRXRXExplorer
Trim350350 F SportSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,270 $50,270 $41,675
Base Invoice $40,457 $47,002 $38,862
Premium Package 1,110    
Navigation Package 2,120 2,120  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375  
Obstacle detection, rear 535 535  
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 500 1,595
Cooled or ventilated front seats 640    
AWD 1,400 1,400  
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Package 401A     4,130
Cargo cover     135
Rear bumper protector     85
Premium Package 1,020    
Navigation Package 1,956 1,956  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 492 492  
Panoramic sunroof 1,703 460 1,392
Cooled or ventilated front seats 589    
AWD 1,309 1,309  
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Package 401A     3,604
Cargo cover     118
Rear bumper protector     74
Options (change) 8,030 4,930 7,095
Options (change) 7,319 4,467 6,192
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $52,295 $56,195 $49,665
Total Invoice $48,771 $52,464 $45,949

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,624
Model Year201820182014
ModelRXRXExplorer
Trim350350 F SportSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6295hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,295$56,195$49,665
Adjustments for Features-1,285-2,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,010$54,035$49,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,025$0
Total Invoice$48,771$52,464$45,949
Adjustments for Features-1,198-2,0170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,573$50,447$45,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,874$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182014
ModelRXRXExplorer
Trim350350 F SportSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$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$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,080$9,955$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$2,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,198-2,0170

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182014
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.4,921 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
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
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

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
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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 detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested262582%
Total Not Requested57518%

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