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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: $40,424

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,836

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,017

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $5,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelISISExplorer
Trim250350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $37,535
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $34,952
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495  
Navigation system 2,550 2,550  
Sunroof 0 0  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850  
Cargo net 59 59  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Package 302A     4,305
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796  
Navigation system 2,168 2,168  
Sunroof 0 0  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280  
Cargo net 35 35  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Package 302A     3,659
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 9,454 9,454 5,900
Options (change) 7,679 7,679 5,015
Destination 715 715 825
Total Price $40,424 $45,874 $44,260
Total Invoice $35,017 $39,814 $40,792

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $936
Model Year200720072011
ModelISISExplorer
Trim250350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$40,424$45,874$44,260
Adjustments for Features0-950-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,424$44,924$39,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$35,017$39,814$40,792
Adjustments for Features0-825-4,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,017$38,989$35,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,972$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720072011
ModelISISExplorer
Trim250350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$4,005$4,955$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-825-4,839

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072011
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 Weight3,456 lb.4,579 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 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%
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
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%
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 Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested217555%
Total Not Requested180045%

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