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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: $50,155

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $18,158

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,927

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $15,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerIS
TrimSportPlatinumF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $61,750
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $57,430
Safe and Smart Package 1,295    
Cargo mat 100 100 73
All-weather floor mats 120 120 109
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Adaptive cruise control     1,500
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,410
Rear bumper protector     76
Safe and Smart Package 1,230    
Cargo mat 95 95 44
All-weather floor mats 114 114 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Adaptive cruise control     1,380
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,145
Rear bumper protector     53
Options (change) 3,210 220 5,668
Options (change) 3,049 209 5,147
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $50,155 $55,155 $68,313
Total Invoice $47,927 $52,716 $63,472

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,223
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,341
Model Year201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerIS
TrimSportPlatinumF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/40-19
Total Price$50,155$55,155$68,313
Adjustments for Features-6,065-10,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,090$45,050$68,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$960$0
Total Invoice$47,927$52,716$63,472
Adjustments for Features-5,796-9,6580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,131$43,058$63,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$927$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201820182013
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 
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 
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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$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 
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
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$16,610$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,065$10,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,796-9,6580

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182013
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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested82548%
Total Not Requested90052%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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