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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,660

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,627

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCorvetteExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $46,100 $37,855
Base Invoice $41,260 $35,268
3LT Equipment Group 4,505  
Navigation system 1,750  
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595
Package 301A   2,250
Cargo cover   135
3LT Equipment Group 3,739  
Navigation system 1,453  
Polished alloy wheels 1,075 506
Package 301A   1,913
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 7,550 2,980
Options (change) 6,267 2,534
Destination 850 825
Total Price $54,500 $41,660
Total Invoice $48,377 $38,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,901
Model Year20082012
ModelCorvetteExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine430hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$54,500$41,660
Adjustments for Features0-5,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,500$36,105
Total Invoice$48,377$38,627
Adjustments for Features0-5,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,377$33,476

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelCorvetteExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$2,975$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,151

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelCorvetteExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.6 in
Length174.6 in197.1 in
Width72.6 in78.9 in
Height49.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
22.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
22.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested159054%
Total Not Requested135046%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested72538%
Total Not Requested120062%

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