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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: $52,305

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $15,477

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,966

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $10,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelISExplorerExplorer
TrimFSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,660 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $54,594 $43,315 $50,839
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,150  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Cargo net 64    
All-weather floor mats 109 120 120
Cargo mat 73 100 100
Rear bumper protector 76 75 75
Package 401A   2,965  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 1,094  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,489    
Obstacle detection, rear 430    
Cargo net 39    
All-weather floor mats 65 114 114
Cargo mat 44 95 95
Rear bumper protector 53 71 71
Package 401A   2,817  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 6,247 6,005 295
Options (change) 5,410 5,706 280
Destination 875 945 945
Total Price $67,782 $52,305 $54,475
Total Invoice $60,879 $49,966 $52,064

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,312
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,377
Model Year201120172017
ModelISExplorerExplorer
TrimFSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine416hp V8365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$67,782$52,305$54,475
Adjustments for Features0-6,755-10,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,782$45,550$44,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,080$0
Total Invoice$60,879$49,966$52,064
Adjustments for Features0-6,453-9,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,879$43,513$42,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,011$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120172017
ModelISExplorerExplorer
TrimFSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row low console$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,915$12,670$15,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,755$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,453-9,562

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112017
ModelISExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in112.6 in
Length180.1 in198.3 in
Width70.9 in78.9 in
Height56.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.081.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested69031%
Total Not Requested152569%

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