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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: $21,334

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $13,907

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,824

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $12,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelISISISFocusFocus
Trim250350FSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $18,870 $19,670
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $17,587 $18,315
Cargo mat 73 73 73 70 70
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 75 75
Rear spoiler 389 389      
Moon & Tune Value Package       395 395
Leather seating surfaces       810  
Universal garage door opener       399 399
Cargo mat 44 44 44 55 55
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 67 67
Rear spoiler 268 268      
Moon & Tune Value Package       344 344
Leather seating surfaces       704  
Universal garage door opener       342 342
Options (change) 571 571 182 1,749 939
Options (change) 377 377 109 1,512 808
Destination 875 875 875 725 725
Total Price $35,241 $41,666 $62,357 $21,344 $21,334
Total Invoice $32,682 $38,655 $57,993 $19,824 $19,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,652
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelISISISFocusFocus
Trim250350FSESSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12190, 9190, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$35,241$41,666$62,357$21,344$21,334
Adjustments for Features-2,955-4,605-6,1550-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,286$37,061$56,202$21,344$20,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$23,916$610$0
Total Invoice$32,682$38,655$57,993$19,824$19,848
Adjustments for Features-2,740-4,272-5,7240-558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,942$34,383$52,269$19,824$19,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,441$22,327$534$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelISISISFocusFocus
Trim250350FSESSEL
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 
4-speed automatic    $800
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  
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Safety key   $5$5
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $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
Headlight washers $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$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  
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$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,130$5,780$7,330$1,175$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$4,605$6,155$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,740-4,272-5,7240-558

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122011
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 SES

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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