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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: $28,185

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $12,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,962

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $11,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelEscapeEscapeISISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,415 $26,505 $37,325 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $22,712 $24,879 $34,713 $36,921 $38,009
Sun and Satellite Package 545        
Limited Luxury Package 795        
Navigation system 2,395   1,505 1,505 1,505
Interior ambient lighting 295 295      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,695      
Sunroof   995      
Rearview camera     350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Sun and Satellite Package 464        
Limited Luxury Package 676        
Navigation system 2,036   1,392 1,392 1,392
Interior ambient lighting 251 251      
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,291      
Sunroof   846      
Rearview camera     324 324 324
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460
Options (change) 4,030 3,985 2,355 2,355 2,355
Options (change) 3,427 3,388 2,176 2,176 2,176
Destination 665 695 950 950 950
Gas Tax 0 -3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $29,110 $28,185 $40,630 $43,005 $44,175
Total Invoice $26,804 $25,962 $37,839 $40,047 $41,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,205
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelEscapeEscapeISISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6133hp I4 H241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionA4CVTT8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,110$28,185$40,630$43,005$44,175
Adjustments for Features-2,1550-4,095-5,795-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,955$28,185$36,535$37,210$40,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$26,804$25,962$37,839$40,047$41,135
Adjustments for Features-1,9840-3,814-5,396-3,813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,820$25,962$34,025$34,651$37,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,142$0$626$3,297

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelEscapeEscapeISISIS
TrimLimitedHybrid200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
CVT $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Compass$0    
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Outside temperature display$50 $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10   
Visor mirror, passenger $10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$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 recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,315$3,160$7,255$8,955$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$0$4,095$5,795$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9840-3,814-5,396-3,813

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082016
ModelEscapeIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.2 in
Length174.7 in183.7 in
Width71.1 in71.3 in
Height67.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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