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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: $30,820

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $10,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,577

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $9,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerFocus
TrimLimitedST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $24,370
Base Invoice $35,268 $22,726
Navigation system 795  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
ST3   4,680
Sunroof   895
Navigation system 676  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
ST3   4,177
Sunroof   799
Options (change) 2,525 5,575
Options (change) 2,147 4,976
Destination 825 875
Total Price $41,205 $30,820
Total Invoice $38,240 $28,577

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,334
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerFocus
TrimLimitedST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/40-18
Total Price$41,205$30,820
Adjustments for Features-4,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,540$30,820
Total Invoice$38,240$28,577
Adjustments for Features-4,3290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,911$28,577

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerFocus
TrimLimitedST
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,615$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,557 lb.3,223 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 Focus ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Keyless entry keypad50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cornering lights50No
Aux input50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25Yes
Total Requested297570%
Total Not Requested127530%

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