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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: $24,385

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $14,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,505

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $13,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $18,300
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $17,108
Cargo cover 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 75  
2.0L I4 995 995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 205A 2,800    
Winter Package     570
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package     800
Sport Package     695
Interior Style Package     795
Keyless entry keypad     95
Remote start     445
Sunroof     795
6-speed automatic     1,095
Cargo cover 115 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 64  
2.0L I4 906 906  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 205A 2,380    
Winter Package     496
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package     695
Sport Package     604
Interior Style Package     692
Keyless entry keypad     83
Remote start     387
Sunroof     692
6-speed automatic     953
Options (change) 5,600 2,800 5,290
Options (change) 4,821 2,441 4,602
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $38,520 $41,480 $24,385
Total Invoice $35,673 $38,534 $22,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,065
Model Year201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/55-16
Total Price$38,520$41,480$24,385
Adjustments for Features-4,430-5,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,090$35,485$24,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$35,673$38,534$22,505
Adjustments for Features-4,103-5,5690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,570$32,965$22,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,100$8,665$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$5,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,103-5,5690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length197.1 in171.6 in
Width78.9 in71.8 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.2,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft344.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25Yes
Total Requested120040%
Total Not Requested182560%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Alarm100No
Map lights25No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Interior Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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