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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: $19,695

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $42,589

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,844

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $39,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelFocusIS
TrimSEF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,175 $61,300
Base Invoice $17,357 $57,009
Cold Weather Package 645  
All-weather floor mats   109
Cold Weather Package 612  
All-weather floor mats   65
Options (change) 645 109
Options (change) 612 65
Destination 875 875
Total Price $19,695 $62,284
Total Invoice $18,844 $57,949

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,139
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,174
Model Year20172012
ModelFocusIS
TrimSEF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine123hp I3416hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/40-19
Total Price$19,695$62,284
Adjustments for Features0-7,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,695$54,834
Total Invoice$18,844$57,949
Adjustments for Features0-6,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,844$51,018

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172012
ModelFocusIS
TrimSEF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,655$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,931

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,537 lb.3,780 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 SE

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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