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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: $35,460

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,040

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720092009
ModelISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Sunroof 0 0 850 850
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Sunroof 0 0 723 723
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Options (change) 4,490 4,490 4,350 2,845
Options (change) 3,702 3,702 3,698 2,419
Destination 715 715 815 815
Total Price $35,460 $40,910 $36,780 $39,210
Total Invoice $31,040 $35,837 $33,832 $36,135

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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: $515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,104
Model Year2007200720092009
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)300, 14300, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$35,460$40,910$36,780$39,210
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,835-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,460$39,960$34,945$35,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$930
Total Invoice$31,040$35,837$33,832$36,135
Adjustments for Features0-832-1,688-3,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,040$35,005$32,144$33,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,965$0$918

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720092009
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 
911 assist  $25$25
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
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $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 $50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,655$3,605$4,490$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,835$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-832-1,688-3,073

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072009
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 / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested80050%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested80050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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