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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: $21,409

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $10,916

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,723

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $10,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSESSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $17,865 $18,265
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $16,552 $16,916
Sun and SYNC Package 795        
Convenience Package 595        
Leather seating surfaces 995     810  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 75
Satellite radio 195        
Remote start 385 385 385 435 435
Sunroof   850 850    
Antilock brakes (ABS)       745 745
Universal garage door opener       399 399
Moon & Tune Value Package       795 795
Sun and SYNC Package 675        
Convenience Package 506        
Leather seating surfaces 846     704  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 67 67
Satellite radio 166        
Remote start 327 327 327 363 363
Sunroof   723 723    
Antilock brakes (ABS)       648 648
Universal garage door opener       342 342
Moon & Tune Value Package       692 692
Options (change) 3,040 1,310 1,310 3,259 2,449
Options (change) 2,584 1,114 1,114 2,816 2,112
Destination 815 815 815 695 695
Total Price $32,325 $33,740 $37,675 $21,819 $21,409
Total Invoice $29,857 $31,248 $34,830 $20,063 $19,723

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,496
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,975
Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSESSEL
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, 480, 4190, 7?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$32,325$33,740$37,675$21,819$21,409
Adjustments for Features-3,420-3,395-6,670-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,905$30,345$31,005$21,619$21,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$2,100$210$0
Total Invoice$29,857$31,248$34,830$20,063$19,723
Adjustments for Features-3,159-3,144-6,166-1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,698$28,104$28,664$19,879$19,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,406$1,966$156$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20092009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSESSEL
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150  
Rear HVAC unit  $400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler   $200 
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,615$4,590$7,865$1,395$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,420$3,395$6,670$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,159-3,144-6,166-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20092009
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

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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