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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,339

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $396

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,397

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $1,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerIS
TrimSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $41,370
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $38,474
Package 401A 3,875    
Cargo mat 100 100 105
All-weather floor mats 120 120 110
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
AWD     2,165
Blind spot warning system     600
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,835
F Sport Package     2,715
Illuminated door sill trim plates     425
Rear spoiler     389
Heated steering wheel     150
Package 401A 3,681    
Cargo mat 95 95 65
All-weather floor mats 114 114 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
AWD     2,014
Blind spot warning system     552
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,616
F Sport Package     2,497
Illuminated door sill trim plates     280
Rear spoiler     259
Heated steering wheel     140
Options (change) 5,790 220 9,994
Options (change) 5,500 209 8,948
Destination 995 995 975
Total Price $52,735 $55,155 $52,339
Total Invoice $50,378 $52,716 $48,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,679
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,845
Model Year201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerIS
TrimSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$52,735$55,155$52,339
Adjustments for Features-5,020-7,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,715$47,660$52,339
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$50,378$52,716$48,397
Adjustments for Features-4,796-7,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,582$45,552$48,397
Cost Above Minimum$30$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerIS
TrimSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$13,110$15,585$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,020$7,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,796-7,1640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.2 in
Length198.3 in184.3 in
Width78.9 in71.3 in
Height70.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested219060%
Total Not Requested145040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested120041%
Total Not Requested172559%

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