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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: $21,274

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $17,111

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,769

Ford Focus SES   
Difference: $15,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $18,870
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $17,587
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
2.0L I4 995 995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 205A 2,800    
Moon & Tune Value Package     395
Leather seating surfaces     810
Universal garage door opener     399
All-weather floor mats 64 64 67
2.0L I4 906 906  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 205A 2,380    
Moon & Tune Value Package     344
Leather seating surfaces     704
Universal garage door opener     342
Options (change) 5,465 2,665 1,679
Options (change) 4,706 2,326 1,457
Destination 825 825 725
Total Price $38,385 $41,345 $21,274
Total Invoice $35,558 $38,419 $19,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,881
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,018
Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionA6A6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12190, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$38,385$41,345$21,274
Adjustments for Features-6,230-7,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,155$33,550$21,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$35,558$38,419$19,769
Adjustments for Features-5,771-7,2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,787$31,176$19,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,389$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $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
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
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 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,950$9,515$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,230$7,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,771-7,2430

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122011
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
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
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 Requested130043%
Total Not Requested172557%

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%

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