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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: $34,020

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,906

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelExplorerExplorerISIS
TrimEddie BauerLimited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,255 $35,705
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $26,623 $31,420
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,550 2,550
Audiophile Package 510      
Obstacle detection, rear 295   500 500
Sunroof     0 0
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,168 2,168
Audiophile Package 433      
Obstacle detection, rear 251   400 400
Sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 4,650 2,555 3,050 3,050
Options (change) 3,953 2,172 2,568 2,568
Destination 785 785 715 715
Total Price $34,680 $35,735 $34,020 $39,470
Total Invoice $32,011 $33,135 $29,906 $34,703

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $194
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelExplorerExplorerISIS
TrimEddie BauerLimited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionA5A5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$34,680$35,735$34,020$39,470
Adjustments for Features-2,070-2,0700-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,610$33,665$34,020$38,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$0$4,500
Total Invoice$32,011$33,135$29,906$34,703
Adjustments for Features-1,911-1,9190-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,100$31,216$29,906$33,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,116$0$3,962

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008200820072007
ModelExplorerExplorerISIS
TrimEddie BauerLimited250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,050$4,050$1,980$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,070$2,070$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,911-1,9190-835

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082007
ModelExplorerIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.5 in
Length193.4 in180.1 in
Width73.7 in70.9 in
Height72.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in30.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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