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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: $24,385

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $9,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,505

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $8,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelFocusExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,300 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $17,108 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Winter Package 570      
Interior Style Package 795      
Sport Package 695      
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package 800      
6-speed automatic 1,095      
Sunroof 795   850 850
Keyless entry keypad 95      
Remote start 445 385 385 385
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
Leather seating surfaces   995    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
All-weather floor mats   75 75 75
Satellite radio   195    
Winter Package 496      
Interior Style Package 692      
Sport Package 604      
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package 695      
6-speed automatic 953      
Sunroof 692   723 723
Keyless entry keypad 83      
Remote start 387 327 327 327
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
Leather seating surfaces   846    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
All-weather floor mats   64 64 64
Satellite radio   166    
Options (change) 5,290 4,350 2,620 2,620
Options (change) 4,602 3,776 2,306 2,306
Destination 795 815 815 815
Total Price $24,385 $33,635 $35,050 $38,985
Total Invoice $22,505 $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 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,938
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelFocusExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/38 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$24,385$33,635$35,050$38,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-1,715-4,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,385$31,895$33,335$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,440$2,100
Total Invoice$22,505$31,049$32,440$36,022
Adjustments for Features0-1,606-1,587-4,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,505$29,443$30,853$31,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,410$1,968

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelFocusExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSEXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$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
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Interior trim, special color$0   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,700$4,440$4,415$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$1,715$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,606-1,587-4,611

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
ModelFocusExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in113.7 in
Length171.6 in193.4 in
Width71.8 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,958 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 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
23.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Interior Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
MyFord and SYNC Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Alarm100No
Map lights25No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

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 reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50Yes
Total Requested17525%
Total Not Requested52575%
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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