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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: $20,465

Ford Focus ZXW SES   
Difference: $19,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,912

Ford Focus ZXW SES   
Difference: $19,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $17,495
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $16,256
Cold Weather Package 650        
Package 201A 2,330        
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Weather Package         175
Front side airbags         350
Antilock brakes (ABS)         400
Traction control         115
Sunroof         625
Leather seating surfaces         695
Cold Weather Package 619        
Package 201A 2,213        
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124 57
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Weather Package         152
Front side airbags         305
Antilock brakes (ABS)         348
Traction control         100
Sunroof         544
Leather seating surfaces         605
Options (change) 4,805 1,825 1,825 130 2,425
Options (change) 4,566 1,734 1,734 124 2,111
Destination 995 995 995 995 545
Total Price $39,820 $44,910 $48,770 $55,065 $20,465
Total Invoice $38,050 $42,925 $46,612 $52,631 $18,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ZXW SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,552
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6136hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20195/60-15
Total Price$39,820$44,910$48,770$55,065$20,465
Adjustments for Features-8,985-12,875-14,550-19,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,835$32,035$34,220$35,200$20,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$3,385$4,365$0
Total Invoice$38,050$42,925$46,612$52,631$18,912
Adjustments for Features-8,586-12,306-13,906-18,9870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,464$30,619$32,706$33,644$18,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,155$3,242$4,180$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumZXW SES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,080$15,970$17,645$22,960$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,985$12,875$14,550$19,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,586-12,306-13,906-18,9870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20182006
ModelExplorerFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in102.9 in
Length198.3 in178.4 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.0 in59.5 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,784 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in49.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.6 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 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft373.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested207594%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ZXW SES

Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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