Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2015 Ford Focus Ford Focus 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,715

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $17,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,061

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $16,640

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSportSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $14,508 $15,727
Package 202B 2,950        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Deluxe Package       395  
Driver's Group       415  
SYNC       395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       385 385
Satellite radio       195 195
Universal garage door opener       455 455
Heated front seats       115 115
Leather seating surfaces       695 695
Interior ambient lighting       295 295
Remote start       415 415
Sunroof       625 625
Package 202B 2,575        
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66 67 67
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392    
Deluxe Package       344  
Driver's Group       361  
SYNC       344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)       335 335
Satellite radio       170 170
Universal garage door opener       396 396
Heated front seats       100 100
Leather seating surfaces       605 605
Interior ambient lighting       257 257
Remote start       360 360
Sunroof       544 544
Options (change) 4,620 1,670 1,670 4,460 3,255
Options (change) 4,033 1,458 1,458 3,883 2,834
Destination 895 895 895 670 670
Total Price $38,515 $40,765 $45,665 $20,715 $20,850
Total Invoice $35,701 $37,975 $42,544 $19,061 $19,231

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Ford Focus dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,901
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSportSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$38,515$40,765$45,665$20,715$20,850
Adjustments for Features-7,285-8,900-10,0750-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,230$31,865$35,590$20,715$20,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$4,360$65$0
Total Invoice$35,701$37,975$42,544$19,061$19,231
Adjustments for Features-6,753-8,291-9,3860-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,948$29,684$33,158$19,061$19,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$736$4,210$14$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSportSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125   
Proximity key $250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Hill descent control  $250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Terrain selector  $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio $50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass   $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated second row seats $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,355$10,970$12,145$2,070$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,285$8,900$10,075$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,753-8,291-9,3860-184

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20152008
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 Weight4,535 lb.2,624 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested140050%
Total Not Requested142550%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.