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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: $36,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320062006
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350FEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,065 $40,320 $61,750 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $32,611 $37,496 $57,430 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation system 2,490 2,490 2,490 1,995 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 255 255
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Sunroof       850 850
Navigation system 2,300 2,300 2,300 1,696 1,696
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 217 217
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Sunroof       723 723
Options (change) 2,990 2,990 2,990 5,710 4,010
Options (change) 2,760 2,760 2,760 4,855 3,410
Destination 895 895 895 645 645
Total Price $38,950 $44,205 $65,635 $36,555 $37,170
Total Invoice $36,266 $41,151 $61,085 $33,018 $33,633

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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: $2,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,311
Model Year20132013201320062006
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350FEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$38,950$44,205$65,635$36,555$37,170
Adjustments for Features0-700-2,275-70-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,950$43,505$63,360$36,485$37,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,555$24,410$0$615
Total Invoice$36,266$41,151$61,085$33,018$33,633
Adjustments for Features0-652-2,117-63-63
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,266$40,499$58,968$32,955$33,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,233$22,702$0$615

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132013201320062006
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350FEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
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
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console  $100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
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 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Compass   $0$0
Headlight washers $50   
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  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,905$4,605$6,180$3,975$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$2,275$70$70
Value of Feature Adjustments0-652-2,117-63-63

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132006
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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