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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: $20,770

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $11,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,109

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $10,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $14,508 $15,727
Leather seating surfaces 995     695 695
Convenience Package 595        
Sun and SYNC Package 795        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 75
Satellite radio 195     195 195
Remote start 385 385 385 415 415
Sunroof   850 850 625 625
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
Leather seating surfaces 846     605 605
Convenience Package 506        
Sun and SYNC Package 675        
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 67 67
Satellite radio 166     170 170
Remote start 327 327 327 360 360
Sunroof   723 723 544 544
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) 3,040 1,310 1,310 4,515 3,310
Options (change) 2,584 1,114 1,114 3,931 2,882
Destination 815 815 815 670 670
Total Price $32,325 $33,740 $37,675 $20,770 $20,905
Total Invoice $29,857 $31,248 $34,830 $19,109 $19,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,887
Model Year20092009200920082008
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, 480, 4190, 7?, 4?, 4
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$20,770$20,905
Adjustments for Features-4,195-4,170-7,4450-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,130$29,570$30,230$20,770$20,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$2,100$65$0
Total Invoice$29,857$31,248$34,830$19,109$19,279
Adjustments for Features-3,875-3,862-6,8830-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,982$27,386$27,947$19,109$19,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,404$1,965$14$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20092009200920082008
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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  
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 
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$5,240$5,215$8,490$1,045$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,195$4,170$7,445$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,875-3,862-6,8830-184

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20092008
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

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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 link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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