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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: $26,050

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $9,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,111

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $7,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelFocusISISIS
TrimTitanium250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,805 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $20,313 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Premium Package 1,295      
Winter Package 470      
Navigation system 795 2,550 2,550 2,550
Sunroof 795 0 0  
Door sill trim plates 95      
All-weather floor mats   99 99 99
Rear spoiler   355 355  
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
Premium Package 1,127      
Winter Package 409      
Navigation system 692 2,150 2,150 2,150
Sunroof 692 0 0  
Door sill trim plates 83      
All-weather floor mats   59 59 59
Rear spoiler   246 246  
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400 400
Options (change) 3,450 3,990 3,990 3,635
Options (change) 3,003 3,244 3,244 2,998
Destination 795 765 765 765
Total Price $26,050 $35,610 $41,060 $60,400
Total Invoice $24,111 $31,160 $35,957 $53,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,174
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelFocusISISIS
TrimTitanium250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$26,050$35,610$41,060$60,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-1,950-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,050$34,610$39,110$56,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,440
Total Invoice$24,111$31,160$35,957$53,043
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,708-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,111$30,285$34,249$49,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,964$18,938

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelFocusISISIS
TrimTitanium250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, 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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,605$2,605$3,555$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$1,950$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-875-1,708-3,820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122008
ModelFocusIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.5 in
Length178.5 in180.1 in
Width71.8 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,908 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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