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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: $27,775

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $17,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,578

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $17,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelFocusFocusExplorerExplorer
TrimSELTitaniumLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,905 $22,305 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $19,494 $20,768 $39,800 $50,839
Premium Package 1,395 1,295    
Parking Technology Package 695 695    
MyFord Touch and Sony Package 995      
Winter Package 470 470    
Navigation system 795 795    
Keyless entry keypad 95 95    
Polished alloy wheels 295 295 595  
Remote start 445 445    
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Sunroof 795 795    
All-weather floor mats     120 120
Cargo cover     130 130
Panoramic sunroof     1,595  
Premium Package 1,214 1,127    
Parking Technology Package 605 605    
MyFord Touch and Sony Package 866      
Winter Package 409 409    
Navigation system 692 692    
Keyless entry keypad 83 83    
Polished alloy wheels 258 258 565  
Remote start 387 387    
Door sill trim plates 83 83    
Sunroof 692 692    
All-weather floor mats     114 114
Cargo cover     124 124
Panoramic sunroof     1,515  
Options (change) 6,075 4,980 2,440 250
Options (change) 5,289 4,336 2,318 238
Destination 795 795 945 945
Total Price $27,775 $28,080 $45,060 $54,430
Total Invoice $25,578 $25,899 $43,063 $52,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,024
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelFocusFocusExplorerExplorer
TrimSELTitaniumLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4160hp I4280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS6M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$27,775$28,080$45,060$54,430
Adjustments for Features-8500-7,580-14,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,925$28,080$37,480$39,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,155$0$2,455
Total Invoice$25,578$25,899$43,063$52,022
Adjustments for Features-7830-7,244-13,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,795$25,899$35,819$38,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,104$0$2,349

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelFocusFocusExplorerExplorer
TrimSELTitaniumLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,275$3,425$11,005$17,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$7,580$14,495
Value of Feature Adjustments-7830-7,244-13,854

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
ModelFocusExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.6 in
Length171.6 in198.3 in
Width71.8 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,921 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 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
23.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested175081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Parking Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%

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