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Lexus GS vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,645

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $25,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,994

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $21,564

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Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSFocusFocus
Trim350460450hSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $14,508 $15,727
Cargo mat 69 69 69 70 70
Satellite radio 486 486 486 195 195
Rear spoiler 200 200 200    
Deluxe Package       395  
Driver's Group       415  
SYNC       395  
Universal garage door opener       455 455
Antilock brakes (ABS)       385 385
Heated front seats       115 115
Leather seating surfaces       695 695
Interior ambient lighting       295 295
CD changer, in-dash       350 350
Sunroof       625 625
Cargo mat 41 41 41 55 55
Satellite radio 389 389 389 170 170
Rear spoiler 160 160 160    
Deluxe Package       344  
Driver's Group       361  
SYNC       344  
Universal garage door opener       396 396
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335 335
Heated front seats       100 100
Leather seating surfaces       605 605
Interior ambient lighting       257 257
CD changer, in-dash       305 305
Sunroof       544 544
Options (change) 755 755 755 4,390 3,185
Options (change) 590 590 590 3,816 2,767
Destination 765 765 765 670 670
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $46,070 $54,540 $56,020 $20,645 $20,780
Total Invoice $40,558 $47,482 $49,159 $18,994 $19,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,935
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSFocusFocus
Trim350460450hSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$46,070$54,540$56,020$20,645$20,780
Adjustments for Features-6,410-8,260-9,1600-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,660$46,280$46,860$20,645$20,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$7,200$65$0
Total Invoice$40,558$47,482$49,159$18,994$19,164
Adjustments for Features-5,643-7,191-8,0380-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,915$40,291$41,121$18,994$18,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,376$6,206$14$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSFocusFocus
Trim350460450hSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$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  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$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 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50$50  
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$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
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  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,230$9,080$9,980$820$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,410$8,260$9,160$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,643-7,191-8,0380-184

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008
ModelGSFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in102.9 in
Length190.0 in175.0 in
Width71.7 in66.7 in
Height56.1 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
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 port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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