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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: $30,380

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $14,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,949

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $14,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelEscapeEscapeIS
TrimXLTLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,455 $24,920 $40,065
Base Invoice $21,789 $23,123 $37,261
Sun and SYNC Package 745    
Navigation system 2,695 2,395 1,855
3.0L V6 1,010 1,000  
AWD 1,750 1,750 2,235
Moon and Tune Package   745  
Sun and SYNC Package 633    
Navigation system 2,291 2,036 1,716
3.0L V6 919 910  
AWD 1,592 1,592 2,078
Moon and Tune Package   633  
Options (change) 6,200 5,890 4,090
Options (change) 5,435 5,171 3,794
Destination 725 725 925
Total Price $30,380 $31,535 $45,080
Total Invoice $27,949 $29,019 $41,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,177
Model Year200920092015
ModelEscapeEscapeIS
TrimXLTLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6240hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,380$31,535$45,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,380$30,485$42,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0
Total Invoice$27,949$29,019$41,980
Adjustments for Features0-966-2,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,949$28,053$39,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$104$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200920092015
ModelEscapeEscapeIS
TrimXLTLimited350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Purse holder $0 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,540$5,590$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-966-2,854

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,529 lb.3,737 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 XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Purse holder0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated front seats200No
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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