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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: $44,500

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $23,209

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,228

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelExplorerExplorerIS
TrimLimitedSportF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $60,660
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $54,594
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 1,150 1,500
Package 301A 2,600    
Rear bumper protector 85 85 76
All-weather floor mats 75 75 109
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 401A   4,130  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,925
Cargo net     64
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,004 1,290
Package 301A 2,269    
Rear bumper protector 74 74 53
All-weather floor mats 66 66 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Package 401A   3,604  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,489
Cargo net     39
Obstacle detection, rear     430
Options (change) 5,505 7,035 6,174
Options (change) 4,805 6,140 5,366
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $44,500 $49,605 $67,709
Total Invoice $41,228 $45,897 $60,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,761
Model Year201420142011
ModelExplorerExplorerIS
TrimLimitedSportF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/40-19
Total Price$44,500$49,605$67,709
Adjustments for Features-2,325-4,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,175$45,180$67,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,005$0
Total Invoice$41,228$45,897$60,835
Adjustments for Features-2,154-4,0940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,074$41,803$60,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,729$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201420142011
ModelExplorerExplorerIS
TrimLimitedSportF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $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$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,430$10,530$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$4,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,154-4,0940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142011
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 Weight4,535 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 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested92544%
Total Not Requested120056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested167552%
Total Not Requested152548%

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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