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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: $27,080

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $17,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,973

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $15,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimLimitedSportSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $20,905 $22,305
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $19,494 $20,768
Cargo cover 130 130    
All-weather floor mats 75 75    
Polished alloy wheels 595   295 295
Package 301A 2,600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Navigation system   795 795 795
Winter Package     470 470
Premium Package     1,395 1,295
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     995  
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Keyless entry keypad     95 95
Remote start     445 445
Sunroof     795 795
Cargo cover 114 114    
All-weather floor mats 66 66    
Polished alloy wheels 519   258 258
Package 301A 2,269      
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
Navigation system   694 692 692
Winter Package     409 409
Premium Package     1,214 1,127
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     866  
Door sill trim plates     83 83
Keyless entry keypad     83 83
Remote start     387 387
Sunroof     692 692
Options (change) 4,995 2,595 5,380 4,285
Options (change) 4,360 2,266 4,684 3,731
Destination 895 895 795 795
Total Price $44,090 $46,590 $27,080 $27,385
Total Invoice $40,877 $43,352 $24,973 $25,294

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,184
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimLimitedSportSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$44,090$46,590$27,080$27,385
Adjustments for Features-7,015-6,740-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,075$39,850$26,230$27,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0$1,155
Total Invoice$40,877$43,352$24,973$25,294
Adjustments for Features-6,504-6,272-7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,373$37,080$24,189$25,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,707$0$1,105

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimLimitedSportSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector $200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Stowable third row seats $600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,790$9,515$3,625$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,015$6,740$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,504-6,272-7840

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,535 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 Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67532%
Total Not Requested145068%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested50023%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Total Requested27542%
Total Not Requested37558%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested165077%
Total Not Requested50023%

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