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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: $21,699

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $9,971

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,156

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $9,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelFocusFocusExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSESSELXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,870 $19,670 $26,495 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $17,587 $18,315 $24,771 $27,273 $30,178
Moon & Tune Value Package 395 395      
Leather seating surfaces 810        
Universal garage door opener 399 399      
All-weather floor mats 75 75   55 55
Remote start 435 435 385 385 385
4-speed automatic 815        
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560 560
Convenience Group     250    
SYNC     395    
Ironman Package     1,495    
4.6L V8     1,305 1,310 1,310
Moon & Tune Value Package 344 344      
Leather seating surfaces 704        
Universal garage door opener 342 342      
All-weather floor mats 67 67   47 47
Remote start 363 363 326 326 326
4-speed automatic 709        
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476 476
Convenience Group     213    
SYNC     336    
Ironman Package     1,271    
4.6L V8     1,187 1,192 1,192
Options (change) 2,929 1,304 4,390 2,310 2,310
Options (change) 2,529 1,116 3,809 2,041 2,041
Destination 725 725 785 785 785
Total Price $22,524 $21,699 $31,670 $32,340 $35,490
Total Invoice $20,841 $20,156 $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 SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,431
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,854
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelFocusFocusExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSESSELXLTEddie 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)190, 9190, 980, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16235/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$22,524$21,699$31,670$32,340$35,490
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,540-2,465-4,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,324$21,699$29,130$29,875$31,050
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$0$745$1,920
Total Invoice$20,841$20,156$29,365$30,099$33,004
Adjustments for Features-1850-2,355-2,294-4,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,656$20,156$27,010$27,805$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0$795$1,865

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelFocusFocusExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSESSELXLTEddie 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
911 assist$25$25   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
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
Interior ambient lighting$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,500$2,300$4,840$4,765$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,540$2,465$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments-1850-2,355-2,294-4,129

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
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 SES

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Moon & Tune Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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 reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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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