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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: $38,468

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,882

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350FLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $35,528 $38,027
Premium Package 1,290 1,290      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 3,990    
Sunroof 0 0      
Cargo net 59 59 59    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Satellite radio 486 486 486    
Rear bumper protector 69 69 69 85 85
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 75 75
Rear spoiler 355 355      
Package 301A       2,600  
Panoramic sunroof       1,595 1,595
Package 402A         4,130
Premium Package 1,032 1,032      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,302    
Sunroof 0 0      
Cargo net 35 35 35    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400    
Satellite radio 389 389 389    
Rear bumper protector 49 49 49 74 74
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 66 66
Rear spoiler 246 246      
Package 301A       2,269  
Panoramic sunroof       1,392 1,392
Package 402A         3,604
Options (change) 6,848 6,848 5,203 4,355 5,885
Options (change) 5,512 5,512 4,234 3,801 5,136
Destination 765 765 765 895 895
Total Price $38,468 $43,918 $61,968 $43,350 $47,560
Total Invoice $33,428 $38,225 $54,279 $40,224 $44,058

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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: $218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,064
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350FLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,468$43,918$61,968$43,350$47,560
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,550-5,100-7,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,468$42,968$59,418$38,250$40,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,950$0$1,910
Total Invoice$33,428$38,225$54,279$40,224$44,058
Adjustments for Features0-827-2,234-4,732-6,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,428$37,398$52,045$35,492$37,203
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,970$18,617$0$1,711

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350FLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control   $50$50
Hill descent control    $250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Terrain selector    $200
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000 
Stowable third row seats    $600
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50 
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,805$4,755$6,355$8,905$11,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,550$5,100$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-827-2,234-4,732-6,855

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
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.4,535 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested122558%
Total Not Requested90042%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested197562%
Total Not Requested122538%

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