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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: $12,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,818

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $11,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelFocusFocusExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSESESXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Driver's Group 415        
SYNC 395        
Universal garage door opener 455 455      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385      
Deluxe Package 395        
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75 75
Remote start 415 415 385 385 385
Satellite radio 195 195 195    
Sunroof 625 625   850 850
Leather seating surfaces 695 695 995    
Heated front seats 115 115      
CD changer, in-dash 350 350      
4-speed automatic 815 815      
Sun and SYNC Package     795    
Convenience Package     595    
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310 1,310
Driver's Group 361        
SYNC 344        
Universal garage door opener 396 396      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335      
Deluxe Package 344        
All-weather floor mats 67 67 64 64 64
Remote start 360 360 327 327 327
Satellite radio 170 170 166    
Sunroof 544 544   723 723
Leather seating surfaces 605 605 846    
Heated front seats 100 100      
CD changer, in-dash 305 305      
4-speed automatic 709 709      
Sun and SYNC Package     675    
Convenience Package     506    
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192 1,192
Options (change) 5,330 4,125 4,350 2,620 2,620
Options (change) 4,640 3,591 3,776 2,306 2,306
Destination 670 670 815 815 815
Total Price $21,585 $21,720 $33,635 $35,050 $38,985
Total Invoice $19,818 $19,988 $31,049 $32,440 $36,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,019
Model Year20082008200920092009
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)205/50-16205/50-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,585$21,720$33,635$35,050$38,985
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,495-3,470-6,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,585$21,520$30,140$31,580$32,240
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$1,440$2,100
Total Invoice$19,818$19,988$31,049$32,440$36,022
Adjustments for Features0-184-3,226-3,212-6,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,818$19,804$27,823$29,228$29,790
Cost Above Minimum$14$0$0$1,405$1,967

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008200920092009
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 $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Roof rack  $300$300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  $325
CD player  $125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$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 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
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
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,845$2,045$5,340$5,315$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,495$3,470$6,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-3,226-3,212-6,232

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
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 SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested55079%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
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

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

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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