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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: $26,985

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $9,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,890

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $8,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $20,905 $22,305
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $19,494 $20,768
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,290      
255/50R20 1,325      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795 795
Audiophile Package 510      
Cargo cover 90 90    
Remote start 385 385 445 445
All-weather floor mats 55 55    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Winter Package     470 470
Premium Package     1,395 1,295
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     995  
Keyless entry keypad     95 95
Sunroof     795 795
Polished alloy wheels     295 295
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,097      
255/50R20 1,127      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 692 692
Audiophile Package 433      
Cargo cover 77 77    
Remote start 326 326 387 387
All-weather floor mats 47 47    
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
Winter Package     409 409
Premium Package     1,214 1,127
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     866  
Keyless entry keypad     83 83
Sunroof     692 692
Polished alloy wheels     258 258
Options (change) 6,505 3,085 5,285 4,190
Options (change) 5,530 2,622 4,601 3,648
Destination 785 785 795 795
Total Price $36,535 $36,265 $26,985 $27,290
Total Invoice $33,588 $33,585 $24,890 $25,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,085
Model Year2008200820122012
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)190, 7190, 7355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$36,535$36,265$26,985$27,290
Adjustments for Features-2,335-2,585-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,200$33,680$26,135$27,290
Cost Above Minimum$520$0$0$1,155
Total Invoice$33,588$33,585$24,890$25,211
Adjustments for Features-2,147-2,394-7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,441$31,191$24,106$25,211
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$0$1,105

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2008200820122012
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$4,515$4,765$3,030$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$2,585$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,147-2,394-7840

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082012
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested55026%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested55026%

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