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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: $38,160

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $975

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,315

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320102010
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350FEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,065 $40,320 $61,750 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $32,611 $37,496 $57,430 $31,044 $33,774
Navigation system 2,490 2,490 2,490 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       1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package         2,845
Navigation system 2,300 2,300 2,300 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       1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package         2,418
Options (change) 3,175 3,175 3,175 4,065 2,920
Options (change) 2,878 2,878 2,878 3,456 2,482
Destination 895 895 895 815 815
Total Price $39,135 $44,390 $65,820 $38,160 $40,015
Total Invoice $36,384 $41,269 $61,203 $35,315 $37,071

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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: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,893
Model Year20132013201320102010
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, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$39,135$44,390$65,820$38,160$40,015
Adjustments for Features0-700-2,350-890-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,135$43,690$63,470$37,270$38,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,555$24,335$0$755
Total Invoice$36,384$41,269$61,203$35,315$37,071
Adjustments for Features0-651-2,185-824-1,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,384$40,618$59,018$34,491$35,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,234$22,634$0$736

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132013201320102010
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 
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
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
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 
App support$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
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  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600 
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$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$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,405$5,105$6,755$5,295$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$2,350$890$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-651-2,185-824-1,844

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132010
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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