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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: $20,785

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $19,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,116

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $19,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $14,508 $15,727
Cold Weather Package 650          
Package 201A 2,330          
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100 70 70
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695      
Deluxe Package         395  
Driver's Group         415  
SYNC         395  
Universal garage door opener         455 455
Antilock brakes (ABS)         385 385
Satellite radio         195 195
Heated front seats         115 115
Leather seating surfaces         695 695
Interior ambient lighting         295 295
Remote start         415 415
Sunroof         625 625
Cold Weather Package 619          
Package 201A 2,213          
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95 55 55
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 67 67
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Deluxe Package         344  
Driver's Group         361  
SYNC         344  
Universal garage door opener         396 396
Antilock brakes (ABS)         335 335
Satellite radio         170 170
Heated front seats         100 100
Leather seating surfaces         605 605
Interior ambient lighting         257 257
Remote start         360 360
Sunroof         544 544
Options (change) 4,895 1,915 1,915 220 4,530 3,325
Options (change) 4,651 1,819 1,819 209 3,938 2,889
Destination 995 995 995 995 670 670
Total Price $39,910 $45,000 $48,860 $55,155 $20,785 $20,920
Total Invoice $38,135 $43,010 $46,697 $52,716 $19,116 $19,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,222
Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$39,910$45,000$48,860$55,155$20,785$20,920
Adjustments for Features-8,175-12,315-13,740-19,4550-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,735$32,685$35,120$35,700$20,785$20,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$3,385$3,965$65$0
Total Invoice$38,135$43,010$46,697$52,716$19,116$19,286
Adjustments for Features-7,811-11,770-13,132-18,5950-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,324$31,240$33,565$34,121$19,116$19,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$916$3,241$3,797$14$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerFocusFocus
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual    $0$0
FWD$0$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$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 window/roof operation $15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$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    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Terrain selector  $200$200  
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  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
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  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof    $900$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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25   $25$25
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  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150$150
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Door sill trim plates $100    
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$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$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,645$15,785$17,210$22,925$3,470$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,175$12,315$13,740$19,455$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,811-11,770-13,132-18,5950-184

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in102.9 in
Length198.3 in175.0 in
Width78.9 in66.7 in
Height70.0 in58.6 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.8 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 mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
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 Requested42519%
Total Not Requested177581%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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