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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: $52,305

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $16,072

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,966

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $13,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelExplorerExplorerIS
TrimSportPlatinumF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $61,750
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $57,430
Adaptive cruise control 1,150   1,500
Package 401A 2,965    
Cargo mat 100 100 73
Rear bumper protector 75 75 76
All-weather floor mats 120 120 109
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,410
Cargo net     64
Adaptive cruise control 1,094   1,380
Package 401A 2,817    
Cargo mat 95 95 44
Rear bumper protector 71 71 53
All-weather floor mats 114 114 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,145
Cargo net     39
Options (change) 6,005 295 5,732
Options (change) 5,706 280 5,186
Destination 945 945 895
Total Price $52,305 $54,475 $68,377
Total Invoice $49,966 $52,064 $63,511

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,907
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,009
Model Year201720172013
ModelExplorerExplorerIS
TrimSportPlatinumF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/40-19
Total Price$52,305$54,475$68,377
Adjustments for Features-6,755-10,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,550$44,470$68,377
Cost Above Minimum$1,080$0$0
Total Invoice$49,966$52,064$63,511
Adjustments for Features-6,453-9,5620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,513$42,502$63,511
Cost Above Minimum$1,011$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201720172013
ModelExplorerExplorerIS
TrimSportPlatinumF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$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  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$12,570$15,820$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,755$10,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,453-9,5620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172013
ModelExplorerIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.5 in
Length198.3 in180.1 in
Width78.9 in70.9 in
Height70.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested69031%
Total Not Requested152569%

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, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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