Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2006 Ford Focus Ford Focus 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,085

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $11,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,512

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $9,982

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $14,508 $15,727
Convenience Group 350        
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560    
Sunroof 850 850 850 625 625
Leather seating surfaces 695     695 695
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350    
Luxury Package   1,700      
Driver's Group       415  
SYNC       395  
Universal garage door opener       455 455
Antilock brakes (ABS)       385 385
Deluxe Package       395  
Heated front seats       115 115
CD changer, in-dash       350 350
Convenience Group 298        
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476    
Sunroof 723 723 723 544 544
Leather seating surfaces 591     605 605
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298    
Luxury Package   1,445      
Driver's Group       361  
SYNC       344  
Universal garage door opener       396 396
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335 335
Deluxe Package       344  
Heated front seats       100 100
CD changer, in-dash       305 305
Options (change) 2,455 3,460 1,760 3,830 2,625
Options (change) 2,088 2,942 1,497 3,334 2,285
Destination 645 645 645 670 670
Total Price $31,325 $34,305 $34,920 $20,085 $20,220
Total Invoice $28,494 $31,105 $31,720 $18,512 $18,682

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Ford Focus dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,173
Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4290, 7290, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$31,325$34,305$34,920$20,085$20,220
Adjustments for Features-3,105-4,880-4,8800-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,220$29,425$30,040$20,085$20,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,205$1,820$65$0
Total Invoice$28,494$31,105$31,720$18,512$18,682
Adjustments for Features-2,824-4,425-4,4330-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,670$26,680$27,287$18,512$18,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,010$1,617$15$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20062006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0$0
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bodyside moldings $75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0  
Alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires $0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,525$6,300$6,300$1,420$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,105$4,880$4,880$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,824-4,425-4,4330-185

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in102.9 in
Length193.4 in175.0 in
Width73.7 in66.7 in
Height72.8 in58.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.8 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.