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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: $24,050

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $17,334

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,303

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $16,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelISISISFocusFocus
Trim200t300350SELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,825 $40,200 $41,370 $20,105 $21,805
Base Invoice $35,178 $37,386 $38,474 $18,766 $20,313
Navigation system 1,735 1,735 1,735 795 795
Rearview camera 350 350 350    
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110    
Rear spoiler 389 389 389    
Winter Package       470 470
MyFord Touch and Sony Package       995  
Door sill trim plates       95 95
Sunroof       795 795
Navigation system 1,604 1,604 1,604 692 692
Rearview camera 324 324 324    
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65    
Rear spoiler 259 259 259    
Winter Package       409 409
MyFord Touch and Sony Package       866  
Door sill trim plates       83 83
Sunroof       692 692
Options (change) 2,584 2,584 2,584 3,150 2,155
Options (change) 2,252 2,252 2,252 2,742 1,876
Destination 975 975 975 795 795
Total Price $41,384 $43,759 $44,929 $24,050 $24,755
Total Invoice $38,405 $40,613 $41,701 $22,303 $22,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,309
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,439
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelISISISFocusFocus
Trim200t300350SELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8S6M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/55-16215/50-17
Total Price$41,384$43,759$44,929$24,050$24,755
Adjustments for Features-5,675-7,375-5,675-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,709$36,384$39,254$23,400$24,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$3,545$0$1,355
Total Invoice$38,405$40,613$41,701$22,303$22,984
Adjustments for Features-5,266-6,845-5,267-6030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,139$33,768$36,434$21,700$22,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$629$3,295$0$1,284

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelISISISFocusFocus
Trim200t300350SELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed automated manual   $1100 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Cruise control   $150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
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  
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  
Safety key   $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Compass   $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
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 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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,755$8,455$6,755$1,730$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,675$7,375$5,675$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,266-6,845-5,267-6030

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20172012
ModelISFocus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length184.3 in178.5 in
Width71.3 in71.8 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.2,908 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

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