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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: $37,240

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $30,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,301

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelSCExplorerExplorer
Trim430Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,805 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $58,788 $29,319 $32,901
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 0 4,810 3,305
Options (change) 0 4,167 2,888
Destination 825 815 815
Total Price $67,630 $37,240 $39,670
Total Invoice $59,613 $34,301 $36,604

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,935
Model Year200920092009
ModelSCExplorerExplorer
Trim430Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$67,630$37,240$39,670
Adjustments for Features-6,1000-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,530$37,240$37,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$59,613$34,301$36,604
Adjustments for Features-5,3770-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,236$34,301$34,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$688

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
ModelSCExplorerExplorer
Trim430Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Power antenna$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,605$5,505$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,100$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3770-1,615

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
ModelSCExplorer
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in113.7 in
Length178.5 in193.4 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height53.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 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
8.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
8.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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