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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: $39,657

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $4,843

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,802

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $6,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920142014
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350FLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $35,528 $38,862
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,570    
Premium Plus Package 840 840      
Rear spoiler 389 389      
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 75 75
Rear bumper protector 76 76 76 85 85
iPod integration 299 299 299    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Cargo net 64 64 64    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Sunroof 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control       1,150 1,150
Package 301A       2,600  
Panoramic sunroof       1,595 1,595
Package 401A         4,130
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,166    
Premium Plus Package 756 756      
Rear spoiler 268 268      
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 66 66
Rear bumper protector 53 53 53 74 74
iPod integration 239 239 239    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400    
Cargo net 39 39 39    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280    
Sunroof 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control       1,004 1,004
Package 301A       2,269  
Panoramic sunroof       1,392 1,392
Package 401A         3,604
Options (change) 7,677 7,677 6,468 5,505 7,035
Options (change) 6,250 6,250 5,242 4,805 6,140
Destination 825 825 825 895 895
Total Price $39,657 $45,107 $63,903 $44,500 $49,605
Total Invoice $34,802 $39,653 $56,449 $41,228 $45,897

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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: $782
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,215
Model Year20092009200920142014
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)194, 12194, 12194, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,657$45,107$63,903$44,500$49,605
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,550-5,625-7,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,657$44,157$61,353$38,875$41,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,696$0$3,005
Total Invoice$34,802$39,653$56,449$41,228$45,897
Adjustments for Features0-835-2,253-5,211-7,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,802$38,818$54,196$36,017$38,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,016$19,394$0$2,732

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009200920142014
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control   $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200$200
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
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
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  
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
Heated second row seats   $200 
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$4,105$5,055$6,655$9,730$11,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,550$5,625$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-835-2,253-5,211-7,148

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Package 401A
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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