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Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,720

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $11,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,061

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $9,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelISISISFocusFocus
Trim250350FSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $14,508 $15,727
Cargo mat 69 69 69 70 70
All-weather floor mats 99 99 99 75 75
Satellite radio 486 486 486 195 195
Sunroof 0 0   625 625
Rear spoiler 355 355      
Deluxe Package       395  
Driver's Group       415  
SYNC       395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       385 385
Universal garage door opener       455 455
Heated front seats       115 115
Leather seating surfaces       695 695
Interior ambient lighting       295 295
CD changer, in-dash       350 350
Cargo mat 41 41 41 55 55
All-weather floor mats 59 59 59 67 67
Satellite radio 389 389 389 170 170
Sunroof 0 0   544 544
Rear spoiler 246 246      
Deluxe Package       344  
Driver's Group       361  
SYNC       344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335 335
Universal garage door opener       396 396
Heated front seats       100 100
Leather seating surfaces       605 605
Interior ambient lighting       257 257
CD changer, in-dash       305 305
Options (change) 1,009 1,009 654 4,465 3,260
Options (change) 735 735 489 3,883 2,834
Destination 765 765 765 670 670
Total Price $32,629 $38,079 $57,419 $20,720 $20,855
Total Invoice $28,651 $33,448 $50,534 $19,061 $19,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,807
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelISISISFocusFocus
Trim250350FSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$32,629$38,079$57,419$20,720$20,855
Adjustments for Features-3,185-4,135-6,5350-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,444$33,944$50,884$20,720$20,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,440$65$0
Total Invoice$28,651$33,448$50,534$19,061$19,231
Adjustments for Features-2,797-3,632-5,7510-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,854$29,816$44,783$19,061$19,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,962$18,929$14$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelISISISFocusFocus
Trim250350FSESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
5-speed manual   $0$0
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,080$5,030$7,430$895$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$4,135$6,535$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,797-3,632-5,7510-184

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008
ModelISFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in102.9 in
Length180.1 in175.0 in
Width70.9 in66.7 in
Height56.1 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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