Lexus side by side with 1998 Ford Explorer

At this point, I am only really seriously looking to buy a new Lexus 400n or a Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Explorer was parked next to a Lexus this week and I had a chance to compare the size of the two side by side. The Lexus is actually bigger than I thought. I was parked next to a Highlander two weeks ago.

The piece of me that just wants to drive the Explorer until it dies has started to resurface...