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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: $11,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,890

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $10,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $20,905 $22,305
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $19,494 $20,768
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 795 795
Convenience Package 995      
255/50R20 1,325      
Remote start 385 385 445 445
Sunroof 850 850 795 795
All-weather floor mats 75 75    
Winter Package     470 470
Premium Package     1,395 1,295
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     995  
Keyless entry keypad     95 95
Polished alloy wheels     295 295
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 692 692
Convenience Package 846      
255/50R20 1,127      
Remote start 327 327 387 387
Sunroof 723 723 692 692
All-weather floor mats 64 64    
Winter Package     409 409
Premium Package     1,214 1,127
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     866  
Keyless entry keypad     83 83
Polished alloy wheels     258 258
Options (change) 6,135 3,305 5,285 4,190
Options (change) 5,216 2,810 4,601 3,648
Destination 815 815 795 795
Total Price $38,565 $39,670 $26,985 $27,290
Total Invoice $35,350 $36,526 $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: $9,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,714
Model Year2009200920122012
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$38,565$39,670$26,985$27,290
Adjustments for Features-2,275-4,025-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,290$35,645$26,135$27,290
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$0$1,155
Total Invoice$35,350$36,526$24,890$25,211
Adjustments for Features-2,085-3,706-7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,265$32,820$24,106$25,211
Cost Above Minimum$445$0$0$1,105

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2009200920122012
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 
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
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
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$4,355$6,105$2,930$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$4,025$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,085-3,706-7840

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20092012
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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
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 row50Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested50023%
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 row50Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested50023%

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