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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: $36,855

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $965

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,896

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350FEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 2,505 1,995
Rear bumper protector 76 76 76    
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Convenience Package       995  
Sunroof       850 850
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 2,295 2,129 1,696
Rear bumper protector 53 53 53    
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 64 64
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
Convenience Package       846  
Sunroof       723 723
Options (change) 3,150 3,150 3,170 4,425 2,920
Options (change) 2,855 2,855 2,873 3,762 2,483
Destination 875 875 875 815 815
Total Price $37,820 $44,245 $65,345 $36,855 $39,285
Total Invoice $35,160 $41,133 $60,757 $33,896 $36,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,423
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350FEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$37,820$44,245$65,345$36,855$39,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-3,400-1,260-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,820$42,595$61,945$35,595$36,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$24,125$0$680
Total Invoice$35,160$41,133$60,757$33,896$36,199
Adjustments for Features0-1,534-3,161-1,159-2,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,160$39,599$57,596$32,737$33,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,439$22,436$0$688

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350FEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Second-row low console  $100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Compass   $0$0
Headlight washers $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 $50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,480$5,130$6,880$4,740$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$3,400$1,260$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,534-3,161-1,159-2,774

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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