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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: $51,040

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $125

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,234

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerIS
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $40,870
Base Invoice $40,191 $38,009
Package 401A 4,300  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
AWD   2,235
Blind spot warning system   600
F Sport Package   2,715
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,645
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Heated steering wheel   150
Package 401A 3,752  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 460
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
AWD   2,078
Blind spot warning system   552
F Sport Package   2,498
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,441
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Heated steering wheel   140
Options (change) 7,045 9,345
Options (change) 6,148 8,629
Destination 895 950
Total Price $51,040 $51,165
Total Invoice $47,234 $47,588

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,144
Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerIS
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$51,040$51,165
Adjustments for Features-3,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,025$51,165
Total Invoice$47,234$47,588
Adjustments for Features-2,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,444$47,588

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerIS
TrimSport350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
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, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,945$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.2 in
Length197.1 in183.7 in
Width78.9 in71.3 in
Height70.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in32.2 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested197563%
Total Not Requested117537%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested120043%
Total Not Requested157557%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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