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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: $44,927

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,228

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,613

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $14,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelExplorerISIS
TrimPlatinum250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $30,855 $36,305
Base Invoice $51,512 $27,151 $31,948
Cargo mat 100 69 69
All-weather floor mats 120 99 99
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Luxury Package   3,495 3,495
X-Package   1,394 1,394
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850 2,850
Sunroof   0 0
Satellite radio   486 486
Rear spoiler   355 355
Rear bumper protector   69 69
Cargo mat 95 41 41
All-weather floor mats 114 59 59
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Luxury Package   2,796 2,796
X-Package   1,135 1,135
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280 2,280
Sunroof   0 0
Satellite radio   389 389
Rear spoiler   246 246
Rear bumper protector   49 49
Options (change) 220 13,307 13,307
Options (change) 209 10,697 10,697
Destination 995 765 765
Total Price $55,155 $44,927 $50,377
Total Invoice $52,716 $38,613 $43,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,393
Model Year201820082008
ModelExplorerISIS
TrimPlatinum250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$55,155$44,927$50,377
Adjustments for Features-11,2050-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,950$44,927$49,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500
Total Invoice$52,716$38,613$43,410
Adjustments for Features-10,7100-819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,006$38,613$42,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,978

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201820082008
ModelExplorerISIS
TrimPlatinum250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$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$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$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  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$15,420$4,215$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,205$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,7100-819

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182008
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
Lexus IS 250

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested197576%
Total Not Requested62524%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested197576%
Total Not Requested62524%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested45049%
Total Not Requested47551%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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