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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: $16,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,577

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $16,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerFocus
TrimSportPlatinumST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $24,370
Base Invoice $41,543 $50,587 $22,726
Navigation system 795    
Cargo cover 130 130  
Heated steering wheel 150    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
ST3     4,680
Sunroof     895
Navigation system 755    
Cargo cover 124 124  
Heated steering wheel 144    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
ST3     4,177
Sunroof     799
Options (change) 2,670 130 5,575
Options (change) 2,538 124 4,976
Destination 945 945 875
Total Price $47,115 $54,045 $30,820
Total Invoice $45,026 $51,656 $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: $7,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,417
Model Year201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerFocus
TrimSportPlatinumST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6365hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/40-18
Total Price$47,115$54,045$30,820
Adjustments for Features-8,405-14,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,710$39,490$30,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$0
Total Invoice$45,026$51,656$28,577
Adjustments for Features-8,032-13,9120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,994$37,744$28,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerFocus
TrimSportPlatinumST
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,480$18,630$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,405$14,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,032-13,9120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length198.3 in171.6 in
Width78.9 in71.8 in
Height70.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft344.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Cornering lights50No
Aux input50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 Requested357584%
Total Not Requested67516%

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