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Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,585

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $10,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,818

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $9,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelFocusFocusExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSESESXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Driver's Group 415        
SYNC 395   395    
Universal garage door opener 455 455      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385      
Deluxe Package 395        
All-weather floor mats 75 75   55 55
Satellite radio 195 195      
Remote start 415 415 385 385 385
Leather seating surfaces 695 695      
Sunroof 625 625      
CD changer, in-dash 350 350      
Heated front seats 115 115      
4-speed automatic 815 815      
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560 560
Convenience Group     250    
Ironman Package     1,495    
4.6L V8     1,305 1,310 1,310
Driver's Group 361        
SYNC 344   336    
Universal garage door opener 396 396      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335      
Deluxe Package 344        
All-weather floor mats 67 67   47 47
Satellite radio 170 170      
Remote start 360 360 326 326 326
Leather seating surfaces 605 605      
Sunroof 544 544      
CD changer, in-dash 305 305      
Heated front seats 100 100      
4-speed automatic 709 709      
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476 476
Convenience Group     213    
Ironman Package     1,271    
4.6L V8     1,187 1,192 1,192
Options (change) 5,330 4,125 4,390 2,310 2,310
Options (change) 4,640 3,591 3,809 2,041 2,041
Destination 670 670 785 785 785
Total Price $21,585 $21,720 $31,670 $32,340 $35,490
Total Invoice $19,818 $19,988 $29,365 $30,099 $33,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,622
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelFocusFocusExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSESESXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4140hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/33 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 480, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,585$21,720$31,670$32,340$35,490
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,170-3,095-5,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,585$21,520$28,500$29,245$30,420
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$745$1,920
Total Invoice$19,818$19,988$29,365$30,099$33,004
Adjustments for Features0-184-2,939-2,881-4,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,818$19,804$26,426$27,218$28,289
Cost Above Minimum$14$0$0$792$1,863

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelFocusFocusExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSESESXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Roof rack  $300  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200   
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  $325
CD player  $125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,245$2,445$5,415$5,340$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,170$3,095$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-2,939-2,881-4,715

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelFocusExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.9 in113.7 in
Length175.0 in193.4 in
Width66.7 in73.7 in
Height58.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,645 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

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%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
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%
Ironman Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Machined alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Bodyside cladding350No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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