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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: $36,300

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $2,851

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,548

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $2,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelEscapeISISIS
TrimHybrid Limited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,080 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $30,687 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,905 3,905 3,925
Rear bumper protector   76 76 76
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,601 3,601 3,619
Rear bumper protector   53 53 53
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
Options (change) 2,395 4,481 4,481 4,501
Options (change) 2,036 4,114 4,114 4,132
Destination 825 875 875 875
Total Price $36,300 $39,151 $45,576 $66,676
Total Invoice $33,548 $36,419 $42,392 $62,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,616
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,652
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelEscapeISISIS
TrimHybrid Limited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$36,300$39,151$45,576$66,676
Adjustments for Features0-235-1,885-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$38,916$43,691$63,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$24,125
Total Invoice$33,548$36,419$42,392$62,016
Adjustments for Features0-219-1,753-3,381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,548$36,200$40,639$58,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,439$22,435

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelEscapeISISIS
TrimHybrid Limited250350F
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   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist$25   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$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
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
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$3,195$3,430$5,080$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$1,885$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-219-1,753-3,381

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112012
ModelEscapeIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.5 in
Length174.7 in180.1 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height67.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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