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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: $20,465

Ford Focus ZXW SES   
Difference: $17,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,912

Ford Focus ZXW SES   
Difference: $16,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerFocus
TrimXLTLimitedZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $17,495
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $16,256
Cargo cover 135 135 65
2.0L I4 995 995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 205A 2,800    
Weather Package     175
Front side airbags     350
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Traction control     115
Sunroof     625
Leather seating surfaces     695
Cargo cover 115 115 57
2.0L I4 906 906  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 205A 2,380    
Weather Package     152
Front side airbags     305
Antilock brakes (ABS)     348
Traction control     100
Sunroof     544
Leather seating surfaces     605
Options (change) 5,525 2,725 2,425
Options (change) 4,757 2,377 2,111
Destination 825 825 545
Total Price $38,445 $41,405 $20,465
Total Invoice $35,609 $38,470 $18,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ZXW SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,486
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerFocus
TrimXLTLimitedZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4240hp I4136hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20195/60-15
Total Price$38,445$41,405$20,465
Adjustments for Features-7,785-9,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,660$32,305$20,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,645$0
Total Invoice$35,609$38,470$18,912
Adjustments for Features-7,211-8,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,398$30,015$18,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,617$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerFocus
TrimXLTLimitedZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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$8,830$10,145$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,785$9,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,211-8,4550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in102.9 in
Length197.1 in178.4 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.4 in59.5 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.6 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 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft373.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested192564%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZXW SES

Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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