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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,540

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $10,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,503

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $9,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $20,905 $22,305
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $19,494 $20,768
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
235/65R18 595      
Cargo cover 80 80    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Sunroof 850 850 795 795
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795 795
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Winter Package     470 470
Premium Package     1,395 1,295
Keyless entry keypad     95 95
Polished alloy wheels     295 295
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     995  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
235/65R18 506      
Cargo cover 68 68    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Sunroof 723 723 692 692
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 692 692
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Winter Package     409 409
Premium Package     1,214 1,127
Keyless entry keypad     83 83
Polished alloy wheels     258 258
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     866  
Options (change) 6,385 4,090 4,840 3,745
Options (change) 5,429 3,478 4,214 3,261
Destination 645 645 795 795
Total Price $37,230 $37,250 $26,540 $26,845
Total Invoice $33,592 $33,701 $24,503 $24,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,277
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionA5A5S6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$37,230$37,250$26,540$26,845
Adjustments for Features-1,770-1,770-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,460$35,480$25,690$26,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$1,155
Total Invoice$33,592$33,701$24,503$24,824
Adjustments for Features-1,597-1,601-7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,995$32,100$23,718$24,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0$1,106

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,825$3,825$2,905$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$1,770$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,597-1,601-7850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in104.3 in
Length193.4 in171.6 in
Width73.7 in71.8 in
Height72.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.2 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 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft344.8 ft3

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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, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

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 SEL

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested55026%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested55026%

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