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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: $45,625

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $3,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,580

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $6,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerIS
TrimSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $35,440
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $31,186
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Sport Package     3,695
Navigation system     2,550
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,850
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Sport Package     2,956
Navigation system     2,168
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,280
Options (change) 1,695 0 9,595
Options (change) 1,610 0 7,804
Destination 995 995 590
Total Price $48,640 $54,935 $45,625
Total Invoice $46,488 $52,507 $39,580

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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: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $825
Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerIS
TrimSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$48,640$54,935$45,625
Adjustments for Features-6,365-11,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,275$43,255$45,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$0
Total Invoice$46,488$52,507$39,580
Adjustments for Features-6,083-11,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,405$41,343$39,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$938$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerIS
TrimSportPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
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 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
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  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
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
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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$12,945$18,260$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,365$11,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,083-11,1640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182006
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 Weight4,890 lb.3,527 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
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested172566%
Total Not Requested87534%
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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