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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: $25,035

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $13,129

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,178

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $12,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelISISISFocusFocus
Trim250350FSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $18,460 $23,170
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $17,215 $21,607
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485   795
Cargo net 64 64 64 75 75
Rear bumper protector 76 76 76 245 245
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 255  
Rear spoiler 389 389      
Appearance Package       1,995  
Cold Weather Package       645  
Sony and MyFord Touch Package       1,495  
Door sill trim plates       95 95
Sunroof       895 895
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 2,295   710
Cargo net 39 39 39 67 67
Rear bumper protector 53 53 53 218 218
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 228  
Rear spoiler 268 268      
Appearance Package       1,781  
Cold Weather Package       575  
Sony and MyFord Touch Package       1,335  
Door sill trim plates       85 85
Sunroof       799 799
Options (change) 3,494 3,494 3,125 5,700 2,105
Options (change) 3,097 3,097 2,847 5,088 1,879
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $38,164 $44,589 $65,300 $25,035 $26,150
Total Invoice $35,402 $41,375 $60,731 $23,178 $24,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,654
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,856
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelISISISFocusFocus
Trim250350FSETitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$38,164$44,589$65,300$25,035$26,150
Adjustments for Features-1,475-3,125-4,6750-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,689$41,464$60,625$25,035$26,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$23,936$0$990
Total Invoice$35,402$41,375$60,731$23,178$24,361
Adjustments for Features-1,368-2,900-4,3480-116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,034$38,475$56,383$23,178$24,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,441$22,349$0$1,067

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelISISISFocusFocus
Trim250350FSETitanium
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 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Safety key   $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Compass   $0$0
Headlight washers $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats   $75 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
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  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$3,180$4,830$6,380$1,705$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$3,125$4,675$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,368-2,900-4,3480-116

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122015
ModelISFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in104.3 in
Length180.1 in178.5 in
Width70.9 in71.8 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,908 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested4035%
Total Not Requested7565%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested235078%
Total Not Requested65022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75No
Total Requested37568%
Total Not Requested17532%
Sony and MyFord Touch Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Aux input50Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested107569%
Total Not Requested47531%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear bumper protector
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested4035%
Total Not Requested7565%

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