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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: $25,090

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $13,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,972

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $11,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocusFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSETitaniumST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $19,015 $23,725 $24,425
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $18,159 $22,657 $23,326
Package 205A 2,800        
Navigation system 795 795   795  
Cargo cover 135 135      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595      
Luxury Package     1,995    
Cold Weather Package     645    
Sony and MyFord Touch Package     1,495    
Cargo net     75 75  
Keyless entry keypad     95    
Sunroof     895 895 895
ST3         4,995
Package 205A 2,380        
Navigation system 676 676   755  
Cargo cover 115 115      
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356      
Luxury Package     1,895    
Cold Weather Package     612    
Sony and MyFord Touch Package     1,420    
Cargo net     71 71  
Keyless entry keypad     90    
Sunroof     850 850 850
ST3         4,745
Options (change) 5,325 2,525 5,200 1,765 5,890
Options (change) 4,527 2,147 4,938 1,676 5,595
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Total Price $38,245 $41,205 $25,090 $26,365 $31,190
Total Invoice $35,379 $38,240 $23,972 $25,208 $29,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,628
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocusFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSETitaniumST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6160hp I4160hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12355, 10355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/50-17215/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,245$41,205$25,090$26,365$31,190
Adjustments for Features-4,085-5,6500-75-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,160$35,555$25,090$26,290$30,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0$1,200$4,965
Total Invoice$35,379$38,240$23,972$25,208$29,796
Adjustments for Features-3,779-5,2430-72-1,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,600$32,997$23,972$25,136$28,712
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,397$0$1,164$4,740

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocusFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSETitaniumST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
5-speed manual  $0$0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125   
Proximity key $250 $250$250
Remote start $150   
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50$50   
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Boost gauge    $75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Interior ambient lighting $150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75  
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Door sill trim plates $100  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0  
Total Value of Features$6,525$8,090$2,440$2,515$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,085$5,650$0$75$1,135
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,779-5,2430-72-1,084

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,558 lb.2,921 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?
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested185061%
Total Not Requested117539%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested220071%
Total Not Requested90029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
All-weather floor mats75No
Total Requested37568%
Total Not Requested17532%
Sony and MyFord Touch Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Aux input50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Carbon fiber trim200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested292567%
Total Not Requested145033%

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