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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: $34,200

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,857

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520072007
ModelISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $26,790 $29,361
Navigation system 1,855 1,855 1,995 1,995
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 255  
Luxury Package     1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Satellite radio     195 195
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system 1,716 1,716 1,696 1,696
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 217  
Luxury Package     1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Satellite radio     166 166
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 2,355 2,355 5,095 3,390
Options (change) 2,176 2,176 4,332 2,883
Destination 925 925 735 735
Total Price $39,830 $43,345 $34,200 $35,240
Total Invoice $37,095 $40,362 $31,857 $32,979

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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: $5,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,373
Model Year2015201520072007
ModelISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$39,830$43,345$34,200$35,240
Adjustments for Features0-200-145-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,830$43,145$34,055$35,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0$1,040
Total Invoice$37,095$40,362$31,857$32,979
Adjustments for Features0-186-135-136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,095$40,176$31,722$32,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0$1,121

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520072007
ModelISISExplorerExplorer
Trim250350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,605$4,805$4,750$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$145$145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-135-136

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152007
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 audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77545%
Total Not Requested95055%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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