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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: $36,764

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,396

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,115

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerISISIS
TrimEddie BauerLimited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Convenience Package 1,995        
Navigation system 1,995        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 99 99 99
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,990 3,990 3,990
Sunroof     0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Rear bumper protector     69 69 69
Convenience Package 1,696        
Navigation system 1,696        
All-weather floor mats 64 64 59 59 59
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,302 3,302 3,302
Sunroof     0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400 400
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Rear bumper protector     49 49 49
Options (change) 4,065 2,920 5,144 5,144 5,144
Options (change) 3,456 2,482 4,199 4,199 4,199
Destination 815 815 765 765 765
Total Price $38,160 $40,015 $36,764 $42,214 $61,909
Total Invoice $35,315 $37,071 $32,115 $36,912 $54,244

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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: $669
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,289
Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerISISIS
TrimEddie BauerLimited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$38,160$40,015$36,764$42,214$61,909
Adjustments for Features-2,065-3,1650-950-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,095$36,850$36,764$41,264$58,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$4,500$21,595
Total Invoice$35,315$37,071$32,115$36,912$54,244
Adjustments for Features-1,911-2,9320-831-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,404$34,139$32,115$36,081$51,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0$3,966$19,019

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerISISIS
TrimEddie BauerLimited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
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   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Second-row low console    $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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$275   
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Media drive$15$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals    $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,395$6,495$3,330$4,280$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$3,165$0$950$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,911-2,9320-831-3,110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102008
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested80050%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested80050%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested80050%

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