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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: $43,120

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,123

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelISISExplorer
Trim250350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $37,535
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $34,952
Adaptive cruise control 500 500  
Premium Package 1,050 1,050  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995 2,995  
Blind spot warning system 600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Package 302A     4,305
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Adaptive cruise control 460 460  
Premium Package 968 968  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764 2,764  
Blind spot warning system 552 552  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Package 302A     3,659
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 5,645 5,645 5,900
Options (change) 5,204 5,204 5,015
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $43,120 $46,635 $44,260
Total Invoice $40,123 $43,390 $40,792

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,354
Model Year201520152011
ModelISISExplorer
Trim250350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$43,120$46,635$44,260
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,120$46,435$39,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0
Total Invoice$40,123$43,390$40,792
Adjustments for Features0-186-4,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,123$43,204$36,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152011
ModelISISExplorer
Trim250350Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,080$5,280$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-4,023

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
ModelISExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.6 in
Length183.7 in197.1 in
Width71.3 in78.9 in
Height56.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.880.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested252564%
Total Not Requested145036%

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