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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: $36,855

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,896

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelISISISExplorerExplorer
Trim200t300350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 1,735 2,505 1,995
Rearview camera 350 350 350    
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Convenience Package       995  
Sunroof       850 850
Navigation system 1,604 1,604 1,604 2,129 1,696
Rearview camera 324 324 324    
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 64 64
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
Convenience Package       846  
Sunroof       723 723
Options (change) 2,695 2,695 2,695 4,425 2,920
Options (change) 2,453 2,453 2,453 3,762 2,483
Destination 975 975 975 815 815
Total Price $41,495 $43,870 $45,040 $36,855 $39,285
Total Invoice $38,606 $40,814 $41,902 $33,896 $36,199

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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: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,175
Model Year20172017201720092009
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, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$41,495$43,870$45,040$36,855$39,285
Adjustments for Features-1,650-3,350-1,6500-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,845$40,520$43,390$36,855$37,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0$680
Total Invoice$38,606$40,814$41,902$33,896$36,199
Adjustments for Features-1,535-3,117-1,5350-1,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,071$37,697$40,367$33,896$34,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$626$3,296$0$690

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017201720092009
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Cruise control   $150$150
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 
911 assist   $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass   $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,930$8,630$6,930$5,280$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$3,350$1,650$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,535-3,117-1,5350-1,613

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172009
ModelISExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in113.7 in
Length184.3 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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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