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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: $20,774

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $17,611

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,315

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $16,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSESSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $18,780 $18,780
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $17,489 $17,489
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
2.0L I4 995 995    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Package 205A 2,800      
Moon & Tune Value Package     795 795
Leather seating surfaces     810  
Universal garage door opener     399 399
All-weather floor mats 64 64 67 67
2.0L I4 906 906    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356    
Package 205A 2,380      
Moon & Tune Value Package     692 692
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Universal garage door opener     342 342
Options (change) 5,465 2,665 2,079 1,269
Options (change) 4,706 2,326 1,805 1,101
Destination 825 825 725 725
Total Price $38,385 $41,345 $21,584 $20,774
Total Invoice $35,558 $38,419 $20,019 $19,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,181
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,287
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSESSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG24/35 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12190, 9190, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$38,385$41,345$21,584$20,774
Adjustments for Features-6,430-7,995-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,955$33,350$21,384$20,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$610$0
Total Invoice$35,558$38,419$20,019$19,315
Adjustments for Features-5,956-7,429-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,602$30,990$19,834$19,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,388$519$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2012201220102010
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSESSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
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  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
HD radio $50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,150$9,715$1,920$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,430$7,995$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,956-7,429-1850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122010
ModelExplorerFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in102.9 in
Length197.1 in175.0 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.4 in58.6 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.2,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.1 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 row50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested127542%
Total Not Requested175058%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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