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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: $27,775

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $17,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,578

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $17,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimLimitedPlatinumSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $20,905 $22,305
Base Invoice $39,800 $50,839 $19,494 $20,768
Cargo cover 130 130    
All-weather floor mats 120 120    
Polished alloy wheels 595   295 295
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Winter Package     470 470
Premium Package     1,395 1,295
Parking Technology Package     695 695
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     995  
Navigation system     795 795
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Keyless entry keypad     95 95
Remote start     445 445
Sunroof     795 795
Cargo cover 124 124    
All-weather floor mats 114 114    
Polished alloy wheels 565   258 258
Panoramic sunroof 1,515      
Winter Package     409 409
Premium Package     1,214 1,127
Parking Technology Package     605 605
MyFord Touch and Sony Package     866  
Navigation system     692 692
Door sill trim plates     83 83
Keyless entry keypad     83 83
Remote start     387 387
Sunroof     692 692
Options (change) 2,440 250 6,075 4,980
Options (change) 2,318 238 5,289 4,336
Destination 945 945 795 795
Total Price $45,060 $54,430 $27,775 $28,080
Total Invoice $43,063 $52,022 $25,578 $25,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,024
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimLimitedPlatinumSELTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp I4365hp V6160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$45,060$54,430$27,775$28,080
Adjustments for Features-7,580-14,495-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,480$39,935$26,925$28,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,455$0$1,155
Total Invoice$43,063$52,022$25,578$25,899
Adjustments for Features-7,244-13,854-7830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,819$38,168$24,795$25,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,349$0$1,104

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimLimitedPlatinumSELTitanium
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$100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
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  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$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
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50 $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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   
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 
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$100  
Total Value of Features$11,005$17,920$4,275$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,580$14,495$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,244-13,854-7830

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20172012
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 Weight4,458 lb.2,921 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 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 wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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 wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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