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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: $33,630

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,547

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 1,995 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 295  
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Audiophile Package     510  
Navigation system 2,168 2,168 1,696 1,696
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 251  
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 3,050 3,050 4,650 2,555
Options (change) 2,568 2,568 3,953 2,172
Destination 590 590 785 785
Total Price $33,630 $39,080 $34,680 $35,735
Total Invoice $29,547 $34,344 $32,011 $33,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $553
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6T6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$33,630$39,080$34,680$35,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,070-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,630$38,030$32,610$33,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$1,055
Total Invoice$29,547$34,344$32,011$33,135
Adjustments for Features0-923-1,911-1,919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,547$33,421$30,100$31,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,874$0$1,116

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$1,980$3,030$4,050$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,070$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-923-1,911-1,919

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelISExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in113.7 in
Length180.1 in193.4 in
Width70.9 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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