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Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,310 Lexus IS 250 | |||||
| Difference: $765 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,128 Lexus IS 250 | |||||
| Difference: $1,903 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | IS | IS |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | 250 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,090 | $45,950 | $53,940 | $36,100 | $39,615 |
| Base Invoice | $40,196 | $43,883 | $51,512 | $33,573 | $36,841 |
| Safe and Smart Package | 1,295 | 1,295 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | |||
| F Sport Package | 3,115 | 3,620 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 500 | 500 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | 600 | 600 | |||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 3,225 | 3,225 | |||
| All Weather Package | 360 | 360 | |||
| Safe and Smart Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | |||
| F Sport Package | 2,866 | 3,330 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 460 | 460 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 460 | 460 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | 552 | 552 | |||
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | 2,975 | 2,975 | |||
| All Weather Package | 332 | 332 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,990 | 2,990 | 0 | 8,300 | 8,805 |
| Options (change) | 2,840 | 2,840 | 0 | 7,645 | 8,109 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 910 | 910 |
| Total Price | $46,075 | $49,935 | $54,935 | $45,310 | $49,330 |
| Total Invoice | $44,031 | $47,718 | $52,507 | $42,128 | $45,860 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,715 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,334 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | IS | IS |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | 250 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 204hp V6 | 306hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 835, 15 | 835, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $46,075 | $49,935 | $54,935 | $45,310 | $49,330 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,480 | -6,905 | -10,945 | 0 | -700 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,595 | $43,030 | $43,990 | $45,310 | $48,630 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,435 | $3,395 | $0 | $3,320 |
| Total Invoice | $44,031 | $47,718 | $52,507 | $42,128 | $45,860 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,237 | -6,598 | -10,461 | 0 | -651 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,794 | $41,120 | $42,046 | $42,128 | $45,209 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,326 | $3,252 | $0 | $3,081 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | IS | IS |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | 250 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,860 | $13,285 | $17,325 | $6,380 | $7,080 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,480 | $6,905 | $10,945 | $0 | $700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,237 | -6,598 | -10,461 | 0 | -651 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Lexus IS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | IS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.2 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 183.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 3,462 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 44.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 32.2 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Safe and Smart Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Safe and Smart Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| Blind spot warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| 255/35YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 61% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| Blind spot warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| 255/35YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 1575 | 69% |
| Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 33% |
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