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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: $44,335

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $23,893

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,856

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $22,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerIS
TrimLimitedF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $61,750
Base Invoice $34,952 $57,430
Package 302A 4,305  
All-weather floor mats 75 109
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,410
Cargo net   64
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Package 302A 3,659  
All-weather floor mats 64 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,145
Cargo net   39
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 5,975 5,583
Options (change) 5,079 5,089
Destination 825 895
Total Price $44,335 $68,228
Total Invoice $40,856 $63,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,530
Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerIS
TrimLimitedF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-19
Total Price$44,335$68,228
Adjustments for Features-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,110$68,228
Total Invoice$40,856$63,414
Adjustments for Features-2,9720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,884$63,414

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerIS
TrimLimitedF
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,655$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.5 in
Length197.1 in180.1 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in30.6 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested207552%
Total Not Requested190048%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested122577%
Total Not Requested37523%

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