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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: $35,800

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,964

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelCorvetteExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,565 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $43,466 $27,273 $30,178
3LT Equipment Group 4,555    
Navigation system 1,750 1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 1,295    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
255/50R20   1,325  
Audiophile Package   510  
Cargo cover   90 90
3LT Equipment Group 3,781    
Navigation system 1,452 1,696 1,696
Polished alloy wheels 1,075    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
255/50R20   1,127  
Audiophile Package   433  
Cargo cover   77 77
Options (change) 7,600 5,770 2,645
Options (change) 6,308 4,906 2,249
Destination 850 785 785
Total Price $57,015 $35,800 $35,825
Total Invoice $50,624 $32,964 $33,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,683
Model Year200920082008
ModelCorvetteExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine430hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$57,015$35,800$35,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,015$33,850$33,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$50,624$32,964$33,212
Adjustments for Features0-1,796-2,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,624$31,168$30,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$227$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920082008
ModelCorvetteExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900$900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
No leather in second row$-300  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,965$5,915$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,796-2,271

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
ModelCorvetteExplorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in113.7 in
Length174.6 in193.4 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in
Height49.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
22.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
22.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested142549%
Total Not Requested149051%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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