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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: $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 Year200820082018201820182018
ModelFocusFocusExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSESESXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,585 $16,925 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $14,508 $15,727 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Deluxe Package 395          
Driver's Group 415          
SYNC 395          
Universal garage door opener 455 455        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 385 385        
Cargo mat 70 70 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 75 75 120 120 120 120
Satellite radio 195 195        
Heated front seats 115 115        
Leather seating surfaces 695 695        
Remote start 415 415        
Interior ambient lighting 295 295        
Sunroof 625 625        
Cold Weather Package     650      
Package 201A     2,330      
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695 1,695  
Deluxe Package 344          
Driver's Group 361          
SYNC 344          
Universal garage door opener 396 396        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335 335        
Cargo mat 55 55 95 95 95 95
All-weather floor mats 67 67 114 114 114 114
Satellite radio 170 170        
Heated front seats 100 100        
Leather seating surfaces 605 605        
Remote start 360 360        
Interior ambient lighting 257 257        
Sunroof 544 544        
Cold Weather Package     619      
Package 201A     2,213      
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 4,530 3,325 4,895 1,915 1,915 220
Options (change) 3,938 2,889 4,651 1,819 1,819 209
Destination 670 670 995 995 995 995
Total Price $20,785 $20,920 $39,910 $45,000 $48,860 $55,155
Total Invoice $19,116 $19,286 $38,135 $43,010 $46,697 $52,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,222
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelFocusFocusExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSESESXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4140hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$20,785$20,920$39,910$45,000$48,860$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-200-8,175-12,315-13,740-19,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,785$20,720$31,735$32,685$35,120$35,700
Cost Above Minimum$65$0$0$950$3,385$3,965
Total Invoice$19,116$19,286$38,135$43,010$46,697$52,716
Adjustments for Features0-184-7,811-11,770-13,132-18,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,116$19,102$30,324$31,240$33,565$34,121
Cost Above Minimum$14$0$0$916$3,241$3,797

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelFocusFocusExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSESESXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
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$3,470$3,670$11,645$15,785$17,210$22,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$8,175$12,315$13,740$19,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-7,811-11,770-13,132-18,595

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelFocusExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.9 in112.6 in
Length175.0 in198.3 in
Width66.7 in78.9 in
Height58.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,624 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.881.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

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 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%

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