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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: $41,340

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,311

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,313

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelCorvetteCorvetteExplorer
TrimBaseZR1Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $48,565 $103,970 $37,535
Base Invoice $43,466 $95,652 $34,952
3LT Equipment Group 4,555    
Navigation system 1,750    
Polished alloy wheels 1,295   595
3ZR Equipment Group   10,000  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   2,000  
Package 301A     2,250
Cargo cover     135
3LT Equipment Group 3,781    
Navigation system 1,452    
Polished alloy wheels 1,075   506
3ZR Equipment Group   8,300  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,660  
Package 301A     1,913
Cargo cover     115
Options (change) 7,600 12,000 2,980
Options (change) 6,308 9,960 2,534
Destination 850 850 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $57,015 $118,520 $41,340
Total Invoice $50,624 $108,162 $38,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,345
Model Year200920092011
ModelCorvetteCorvetteExplorer
TrimBaseZR1Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine430hp V8638hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7230, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18285/30-19255/50-20
Total Price$57,015$118,520$41,340
Adjustments for Features0-6,475-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,015$112,045$35,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$55,030$0
Total Invoice$50,624$108,162$38,311
Adjustments for Features0-5,909-5,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,624$102,253$33,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,629$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092011
ModelCorvetteCorvetteExplorer
TrimBaseZR1Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$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$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300$300 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Ceramic brake rotors $4000 
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$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$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$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$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$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$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$3,325$9,800$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,475$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,909-5,032

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
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.4,579 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?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Cargo net40Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested156554%
Total Not Requested135046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

3ZR Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested226552%
Total Not Requested210048%

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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