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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: $49,935

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,718

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $99

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelISExplorerExplorer
Trim350SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,065 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $37,261 $43,883 $51,512
F Sport Package 3,450    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Adaptive cruise control 500    
Blind spot warning system 600    
AWD 2,235    
Heated steering wheel 150    
Safe and Smart Package   1,295  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
F Sport Package 3,177    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Adaptive cruise control 460    
Blind spot warning system 552    
AWD 2,078    
Heated steering wheel 140    
Safe and Smart Package   1,230  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 10,430 2,990 0
Options (change) 9,631 2,840 0
Destination 925 995 995
Total Price $51,420 $49,935 $54,935
Total Invoice $47,817 $47,718 $52,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,595
Model Year201520182018
ModelISExplorerExplorer
Trim350SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$51,420$49,935$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-4,705-8,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,420$45,230$46,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$960
Total Invoice$47,817$47,718$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-4,496-8,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,817$43,222$44,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$927

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520182018
ModelISExplorerExplorer
Trim350SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,480$13,185$17,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,705$8,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,496-8,358

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelISExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.6 in
Length183.7 in198.3 in
Width71.3 in78.9 in
Height56.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.881.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested100039%
Total Not Requested157561%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%

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