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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: $41,930

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $6,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,624

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $8,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerIS
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $35,440
Base Invoice $38,027 $31,186
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Package 402A 4,130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation system   2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Package 402A 3,604  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Navigation system   2,168
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Options (change) 6,875 5,900
Options (change) 6,000 4,848
Destination 895 590
Total Price $48,550 $41,930
Total Invoice $44,922 $36,624

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $766
Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerIS
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$48,550$41,930
Adjustments for Features-8,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,410$41,930
Total Invoice$44,922$36,624
Adjustments for Features-7,5320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,390$36,624

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerIS
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
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
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$12,070$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5320

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132006
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,527 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested117537%
Total Not Requested202563%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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