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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: $24,050

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $17,334

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,303

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $16,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelFocusFocusISISIS
TrimSELTitanium200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,105 $21,805 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $18,766 $20,313 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Winter Package 470 470      
Navigation system 795 795 1,735 1,735 1,735
MyFord Touch and Sony Package 995        
Sunroof 795 795      
Door sill trim plates 95 95      
Rearview camera     350 350 350
All-weather floor mats     110 110 110
Rear spoiler     389 389 389
Winter Package 409 409      
Navigation system 692 692 1,604 1,604 1,604
MyFord Touch and Sony Package 866        
Sunroof 692 692      
Door sill trim plates 83 83      
Rearview camera     324 324 324
All-weather floor mats     65 65 65
Rear spoiler     259 259 259
Options (change) 3,150 2,155 2,584 2,584 2,584
Options (change) 2,742 1,876 2,252 2,252 2,252
Destination 795 795 975 975 975
Total Price $24,050 $24,755 $41,384 $43,759 $44,929
Total Invoice $22,303 $22,984 $38,405 $40,613 $41,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,309
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,439
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelFocusFocusISISIS
TrimSELTitanium200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4160hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionS6M5T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,050$24,755$41,384$43,759$44,929
Adjustments for Features-6500-5,675-7,375-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$24,755$35,709$36,384$39,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,355$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$22,303$22,984$38,405$40,613$41,701
Adjustments for Features-6030-5,266-6,845-5,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,700$22,984$33,139$33,768$36,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,284$0$629$3,295

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelFocusFocusISISIS
TrimSELTitanium200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100    
5-speed manual $0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key$5$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Compass$0$0   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats$200$200 $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
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 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,730$1,080$6,755$8,455$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$5,675$7,375$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-6030-5,266-6,845-5,267

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122017
ModelFocusIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length178.5 in184.3 in
Width71.8 in71.3 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,908 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

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 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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