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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: $20,974

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $17,411

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,360

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $16,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelFocusFocusExplorerExplorer
TrimSESSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,865 $18,265 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $16,552 $16,916 $30,027 $35,268
Antilock brakes (ABS) 745 745    
Leather seating surfaces 810      
Moon & Tune Value Package 795 795    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Universal garage door opener 399 399    
2.0L I4     995 995
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Package 205A     2,800  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 648 648    
Leather seating surfaces 704      
Moon & Tune Value Package 692 692    
All-weather floor mats 67 67 64 64
Universal garage door opener 342 342    
2.0L I4     906 906
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Package 205A     2,380  
Options (change) 2,824 2,014 5,465 2,665
Options (change) 2,453 1,749 4,706 2,326
Destination 695 695 825 825
Total Price $21,384 $20,974 $38,385 $41,345
Total Invoice $19,700 $19,360 $35,558 $38,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,126
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,376
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelFocusFocusExplorerExplorer
TrimSESSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4140hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG24/35 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/50-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$21,384$20,974$38,385$41,345
Adjustments for Features-2000-6,285-7,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,184$20,974$32,100$33,495
Cost Above Minimum$210$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$19,700$19,360$35,558$38,419
Adjustments for Features-1840-5,822-7,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,516$19,360$29,736$31,125
Cost Above Minimum$156$0$0$1,389

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelFocusFocusExplorerExplorer
TrimSESSELXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Curve control  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,245$2,045$8,330$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$6,285$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-5,822-7,294

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelFocusExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.9 in112.6 in
Length175.0 in197.1 in
Width66.7 in78.9 in
Height58.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,623 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.880.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 5 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested177559%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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