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Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,090

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $4,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,464

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $3,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelEscapeISISIS
TrimHybrid250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,900 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $25,049 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Premium Package 3,995      
Safety Package 595      
Sunroof 585 0 0  
Navigation system   2,550 2,550 2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Premium Package 3,396      
Safety Package 506      
Sunroof 498 0 0  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400 400
Options (change) 5,175 3,050 3,050 3,050
Options (change) 4,400 2,550 2,550 2,550
Destination 615 765 765 765
Gas Tax -2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $30,090 $34,670 $40,120 $59,815
Total Invoice $27,464 $30,466 $35,263 $52,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,158
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelEscapeISISIS
TrimHybrid250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 4194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$30,090$34,670$40,120$59,815
Adjustments for Features0-960-1,910-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,090$33,710$38,210$55,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,670
Total Invoice$27,464$30,466$35,263$52,595
Adjustments for Features0-844-1,679-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,464$29,622$33,584$48,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,962$19,073

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelEscapeISISIS
TrimHybrid250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,320$4,280$5,230$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$960$1,910$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-844-1,679-3,900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062008
ModelEscapeIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in107.5 in
Length174.9 in180.1 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height69.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested215080%
Total Not Requested55020%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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