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Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,339

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $396

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,397

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $1,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelISExplorerExplorer
Trim350SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,370 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $38,474 $43,883 $51,512
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835    
F Sport Package 2,715    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Blind spot warning system 600    
AWD 2,165    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 425    
Heated steering wheel 150    
Rear spoiler 389    
Cargo mat 105 100 100
All-weather floor mats 110 120 120
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616    
F Sport Package 2,497    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Blind spot warning system 552    
AWD 2,014    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280    
Heated steering wheel 140    
Rear spoiler 259    
Cargo mat 65 95 95
All-weather floor mats 65 114 114
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 9,994 5,790 220
Options (change) 8,948 5,500 209
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $52,339 $52,735 $55,155
Total Invoice $48,397 $50,378 $52,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,679
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,845
Model Year201720182018
ModelISExplorerExplorer
Trim350SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,339$52,735$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-5,020-7,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,339$47,715$47,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$48,397$50,378$52,716
Adjustments for Features0-4,796-7,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,397$45,582$45,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720182018
ModelISExplorerExplorer
Trim350SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,090$13,110$15,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,020$7,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,796-7,164

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
ModelISExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.6 in
Length184.3 in198.3 in
Width71.3 in78.9 in
Height56.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.881.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested120041%
Total Not Requested172559%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested219060%
Total Not Requested145040%

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