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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: $36,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim200t300350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation system 1,505 1,505 1,505 1,995 1,995
Rearview camera 350 350 350    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 255 255
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Sunroof       850 850
Navigation system 1,392 1,392 1,392 1,696 1,696
Rearview camera 324 324 324    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 217 217
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Sunroof       723 723
Options (change) 2,355 2,355 2,355 5,710 4,010
Options (change) 2,176 2,176 2,176 4,855 3,410
Destination 950 950 950 645 645
Total Price $40,630 $43,005 $44,175 $36,555 $37,170
Total Invoice $37,839 $40,047 $41,135 $33,018 $33,633

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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: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,607
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim200t300350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$40,630$43,005$44,175$36,555$37,170
Adjustments for Features-230-1,930-23000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,400$41,075$43,945$36,555$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0$615
Total Invoice$37,839$40,047$41,135$33,018$33,633
Adjustments for Features-214-1,797-21400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,625$38,250$40,921$33,018$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$3,296$0$615

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim200t300350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
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$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats $200 $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$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,055$6,755$5,055$4,825$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$1,930$230$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-214-1,797-21400

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
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 Weight3,584 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 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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