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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: $33,225

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $5,783

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,795

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $5,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelEscapeEscapeISISIS
TrimSELTitanium250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Navigation system 795 795 2,465 2,465 2,485
Package 302A 1,895        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 109 109 109
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395      
Leather seating surfaces   895      
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights     875    
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Navigation system 694 694 2,277 2,277 2,295
Package 302A 1,654        
All-weather floor mats 66 66 65 65 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217      
Leather seating surfaces   781      
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460
Xenon HID headlights     807    
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Options (change) 4,160 3,160 4,338 3,463 3,094
Options (change) 3,631 2,758 3,877 3,070 2,820
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Total Price $33,225 $34,425 $39,008 $44,558 $65,269
Total Invoice $30,795 $31,974 $36,182 $41,348 $60,704

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,733
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,194
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelEscapeEscapeISISIS
TrimSELTitanium250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine178hp I4240hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$33,225$34,425$39,008$44,558$65,269
Adjustments for Features-1,950-2,4500-1,000-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,275$31,975$39,008$43,558$62,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$4,550$23,711
Total Invoice$30,795$31,974$36,182$41,348$60,704
Adjustments for Features-1,807-2,2760-928-2,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,988$29,698$36,182$40,420$58,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$710$0$4,238$22,150

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelEscapeEscapeISISIS
TrimSELTitanium250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Curve control$50$50   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Second-row low console    $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass$0$0   
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,355$6,855$4,405$5,405$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$2,450$0$1,000$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,807-2,2760-928-2,372

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132012
ModelEscapeIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in107.5 in
Length178.1 in180.1 in
Width72.4 in70.9 in
Height66.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
AC power outlet100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested147575%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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