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Lexus SC vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,515

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $29,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,728

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $23,234

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelSCExplorerExplorer
Trim430XLTLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,355 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $57,728 $30,027 $35,268
Preferred Accessory Package 197    
Rear spoiler 440    
Package 205A   2,800  
Navigation system   795 795
AWD   2,000 2,000
Preferred Accessory Package 117    
Rear spoiler 352    
Package 205A   2,380  
Navigation system   676 676
AWD   1,820 1,820
Options (change) 637 5,595 2,795
Options (change) 469 4,876 2,496
Destination 765 825 825
Total Price $67,757 $38,515 $41,475
Total Invoice $58,962 $35,728 $38,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,212
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,597
Model Year200820122012
ModelSCExplorerExplorer
Trim430XLTLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$67,757$38,515$41,475
Adjustments for Features-3,0300-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,727$38,515$39,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$58,962$35,728$38,589
Adjustments for Features-2,6370-1,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,325$35,728$37,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,405

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820122012
ModelSCExplorerExplorer
Trim430XLTLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Power antenna$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$11,560$8,530$10,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$0$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6370-1,456

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelSCExplorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length178.5 in197.1 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height53.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 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
8.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
8.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.880.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4038%
Total Not Requested6562%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested95031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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