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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: $48,550

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,922

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelISExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,870 $40,780
Base Invoice $38,009 $38,027
F Sport Package 2,715  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645  
Blind spot warning system 600  
Adaptive cruise control 500 1,150
AWD 2,235  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Package 402A   4,130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
F Sport Package 2,498  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441  
Blind spot warning system 552  
Adaptive cruise control 460 1,004
AWD 2,078  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Package 402A   3,604
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 9,195 6,875
Options (change) 8,489 6,000
Destination 950 895
Total Price $51,015 $48,550
Total Invoice $47,448 $44,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,316
Model Year20162013
ModelISExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$51,015$48,550
Adjustments for Features0-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,015$45,535
Total Invoice$47,448$44,922
Adjustments for Features0-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,448$42,132

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
ModelISExplorer
Trim350Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,930$10,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,790

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
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 Weight3,737 lb.4,921 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer specs.

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
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
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 alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested187559%
Total Not Requested132541%

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