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Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,720

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $14,021

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,061

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $12,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelFocusFocusISISIS
TrimSESES250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
Deluxe Package 395        
Driver's Group 415        
SYNC 395        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385      
Sunroof 625 625      
Satellite radio 195 195      
Universal garage door opener 455 455      
CD changer, in-dash 350 350      
Interior ambient lighting 295 295      
Leather seating surfaces 695 695      
Cargo mat 70 70 73 73 73
All-weather floor mats 75 75 109 109 109
Heated front seats 115 115      
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Deluxe Package 344        
Driver's Group 361        
SYNC 344        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335      
Sunroof 544 544      
Satellite radio 170 170      
Universal garage door opener 396 396      
CD changer, in-dash 305 305      
Interior ambient lighting 257 257      
Leather seating surfaces 605 605      
Cargo mat 55 55 44 44 44
All-weather floor mats 67 67 65 65 65
Heated front seats 100 100      
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Options (change) 4,465 3,260 571 571 182
Options (change) 3,883 2,834 377 377 109
Destination 670 670 875 875 875
Total Price $20,720 $20,855 $34,741 $41,166 $61,717
Total Invoice $19,061 $19,231 $31,218 $37,000 $55,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,451
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,905
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelFocusFocusISISIS
TrimSESES250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4140hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM5M5M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$20,720$20,855$34,741$41,166$61,717
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,635-5,285-6,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,720$20,655$31,106$35,881$54,882
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$4,775$23,776
Total Invoice$19,061$19,231$31,218$37,000$55,578
Adjustments for Features0-184-3,266-4,750-6,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,061$19,047$27,952$32,250$49,423
Cost Above Minimum$14$0$0$4,298$21,471

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelFocusFocusISISIS
TrimSESES250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Stability control  $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0   
Headlight washers   $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$795$995$4,430$6,080$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,635$5,285$6,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-3,266-4,750-6,155

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082011
ModelFocusIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.9 in107.5 in
Length175.0 in180.1 in
Width66.7 in70.9 in
Height58.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%

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