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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: $21,455

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $41,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,517

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $37,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelISFocus
TrimFSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $18,515
Base Invoice $57,009 $17,681
Cargo net 64 75
Obstacle detection, rear 500 255
All-weather floor mats 109  
Cold Weather Package   645
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   895
Cargo net 39 71
Obstacle detection, rear 460 243
All-weather floor mats 65  
Cold Weather Package   612
Satellite radio   185
Sunroof   850
Options (change) 673 2,065
Options (change) 564 1,961
Destination 875 875
Total Price $62,848 $21,455
Total Invoice $58,448 $20,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,343
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,375
Model Year20122016
ModelISFocus
TrimFSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8160hp I4
TransmissionT8M5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19215/55-16
Total Price$62,848$21,455
Adjustments for Features-7,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,798$21,455
Total Invoice$58,448$20,517
Adjustments for Features-6,5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,892$20,517

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122016
ModelISFocus
TrimFSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,405$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5560

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,780 lb.3,512 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
Ford Focus SE

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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