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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: $34,735

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350FEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,100 $39,615 $63,600 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $33,573 $36,841 $59,148 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 2,085 2,085 2,490 1,995 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 295  
Rear bumper protector     76    
All-weather floor mats     109 55 55
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0 0  
Sun and Sirius Package       560 560
Luxury Package       1,290  
Audiophile Package       510  
Navigation system 1,927 1,927 2,300 1,696 1,696
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 251  
Rear bumper protector     53    
All-weather floor mats     65 47 47
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0 0  
Sun and Sirius Package       476 476
Luxury Package       1,097  
Audiophile Package       433  
Options (change) 2,585 2,585 3,175 4,705 2,610
Options (change) 2,387 2,387 2,878 4,000 2,219
Destination 910 910 910 785 785
Total Price $39,595 $43,110 $67,685 $34,735 $35,790
Total Invoice $36,870 $40,138 $62,936 $32,058 $33,182

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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: $4,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,914
Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350FEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8194, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$39,595$43,110$67,685$34,735$35,790
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,390-110-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,595$42,910$65,295$34,625$35,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$25,700$0$805
Total Invoice$36,870$40,138$62,936$32,058$33,182
Adjustments for Features0-186-2,222-102-334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,870$39,952$60,714$31,956$32,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,082$23,844$0$892

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350FEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$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 app$25$25$25  
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  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
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  
Roof rails   $250$250
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 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  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Compass   $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75$75$75
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,505$5,705$7,895$5,615$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,390$110$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-2,222-102-334

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142008
ModelISExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in113.7 in
Length183.7 in193.4 in
Width71.3 in73.7 in
Height56.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 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
10.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.883.7 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 audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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