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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: $51,165

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $325

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,588

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $1,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelISExplorerExplorer
Trim350SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,870 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $38,009 $41,543 $50,587
F Sport Package 2,715    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Blind spot warning system 600    
Adaptive cruise control 500 1,150  
AWD 2,235    
Heated steering wheel 150    
Package 401A   4,300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
F Sport Package 2,498    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Blind spot warning system 552    
Adaptive cruise control 460 1,094  
AWD 2,078    
Heated steering wheel 140    
Package 401A   4,085  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 9,345 7,045 0
Options (change) 8,629 6,694 0
Destination 950 945 945
Total Price $51,165 $51,490 $53,915
Total Invoice $47,588 $49,182 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,018
Model Year201620162016
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$51,165$51,490$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-5,080-8,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,165$46,410$45,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0
Total Invoice$47,588$49,182$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-4,852-7,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,588$44,330$43,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$760$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162016
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$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$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
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$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $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
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
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
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$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 spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$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$8,030$13,110$16,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,080$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,852-7,962

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
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
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested120043%
Total Not Requested157557%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested137545%

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