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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: $32,095

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $5,616

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,303

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $5,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelISISISEscape
Trim250350FHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $31,975
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $29,542
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485  
Rear bumper protector 76 76 76  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,395
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 2,295  
Rear bumper protector 53 53 53  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,036
Options (change) 3,041 3,041 3,061 2,395
Options (change) 2,790 2,790 2,808 2,036
Destination 875 875 875 725
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $37,711 $44,136 $65,236 $32,095
Total Invoice $35,095 $41,068 $60,692 $29,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,411
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,601
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelISISISEscape
Trim250350FHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8153hp 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$32,095
Adjustments for Features-205-1,855-3,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,506$42,281$61,631$32,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$24,125$0
Total Invoice$35,095$41,068$60,692$29,303
Adjustments for Features-191-1,726-3,3540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,904$39,342$57,338$29,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,438$22,434$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelISISISEscape
Trim250350FHybrid Limited
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
Keyless entry keypad   $50
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
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 
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
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$3,205$4,855$6,605$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$205$1,855$3,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-191-1,726-3,3540

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122009
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.3,255 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 Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67564%
Total Not Requested37536%

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