Ford Focus Ford Focus 2009 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Focus 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.

Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,044

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $11,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,415

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $9,236

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelFocusFocusISISIS
TrimSESSEL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,865 $18,265 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $16,552 $16,916 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Antilock brakes (ABS) 745 745      
Moon & Tune Value Package 795 795      
Leather seating surfaces 810        
Universal garage door opener 399 399      
Cargo mat 70 70 69 69 69
All-weather floor mats 75 75 99 99 99
Rear spoiler     355 355  
Satellite radio     486 486 486
Sunroof     0 0  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 648 648      
Moon & Tune Value Package 692 692      
Leather seating surfaces 704        
Universal garage door opener 342 342      
Cargo mat 55 55 41 41 41
All-weather floor mats 67 67 59 59 59
Rear spoiler     246 246  
Satellite radio     389 389 389
Sunroof     0 0  
Options (change) 2,894 2,084 1,009 1,009 654
Options (change) 2,508 1,804 735 735 489
Destination 695 695 765 765 765
Total Price $21,454 $21,044 $32,629 $38,079 $57,419
Total Invoice $19,755 $19,415 $28,651 $33,448 $50,534

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Focus dealer quotes or Lexus IS dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,988
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelFocusFocusISISIS
TrimSESSEL250350F
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)?, 5?, 5194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$21,454$21,044$32,629$38,079$57,419
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,560-3,510-5,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,254$21,044$30,069$34,569$51,509
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0$4,500$21,440
Total Invoice$19,755$19,415$28,651$33,448$50,534
Adjustments for Features-1840-2,248-3,083-5,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,571$19,415$26,403$30,365$45,333
Cost Above Minimum$156$0$0$3,962$18,930

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelFocusFocusISISIS
TrimSESSEL250350F
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
911 assist$25$25   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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 cell phone link$100$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
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   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $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
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
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$1,120$920$3,480$4,430$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,560$3,510$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-2,248-3,083-5,201

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092008
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Coupes, Hatchbacks, and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.