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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: $41,930

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $9,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,624

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $10,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelISExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,440 $43,100
Base Invoice $31,186 $40,191
Navigation system 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 401A   4,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation system 2,168  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Package 401A   3,752
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 5,900 7,045
Options (change) 4,848 6,148
Destination 590 895
Total Price $41,930 $51,040
Total Invoice $36,624 $47,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,984
Model Year20062015
ModelISExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$41,930$51,040
Adjustments for Features0-8,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,930$42,800
Total Invoice$36,624$47,234
Adjustments for Features0-7,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,624$39,608

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
ModelISExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,930$12,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,626

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
ModelISExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in112.6 in
Length180.1 in197.1 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height56.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested117537%
Total Not Requested197563%

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