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Lexus IS vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,380

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $8,331

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,978

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $8,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelISISISEscape
Trim250350FHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $26,505
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $24,879
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485  
Rear bumper protector 76 76 76  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Sunroof       995
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,695
Premium Package       1,195
Interior ambient lighting       295
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 2,295  
Rear bumper protector 53 53 53  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Sunroof       846
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,291
Premium Package       1,016
Interior ambient lighting       251
Options (change) 3,041 3,041 3,061 5,180
Options (change) 2,790 2,790 2,808 4,404
Destination 875 875 875 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $37,711 $44,136 $65,236 $29,380
Total Invoice $35,095 $41,068 $60,692 $26,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,228
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelISISISEscape
Trim250350FHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8133hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19235/70-16
Total Price$37,711$44,136$65,236$29,380
Adjustments for Features-955-2,605-4,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,756$41,531$60,881$29,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$24,125$0
Total Invoice$35,095$41,068$60,692$26,978
Adjustments for Features-889-2,424-4,0520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,206$38,644$56,640$26,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,438$22,434$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelISISISEscape
Trim250350FHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Headlight washers $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,830$5,480$7,230$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$2,605$4,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-889-2,424-4,0520

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122008
ModelISEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in103.1 in
Length180.1 in174.7 in
Width70.9 in71.1 in
Height56.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.066.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested175589%
Total Not Requested22511%

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