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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: $42,325

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,329

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelCorvetteCorvetteExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseZR1LimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,565 $103,970 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $43,466 $95,652 $35,528 $38,862
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     2,600  
Cargo cover     135 135
Package 401A       4,130
3LT Equipment Group 3,781      
Navigation system 1,452      
Polished alloy wheels 1,075   519  
3ZR Equipment Group   8,300    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,660    
Package 301A     2,269  
Cargo cover     118 118
Package 401A       3,604
Options (change) 7,600 12,000 3,330 4,265
Options (change) 6,308 9,960 2,906 3,722
Destination 850 850 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $57,015 $118,520 $42,325 $46,835
Total Invoice $50,624 $108,162 $39,329 $43,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,805
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelCorvetteCorvetteExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseZR1LimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine430hp V8638hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7230, 7390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18285/30-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$57,015$118,520$42,325$46,835
Adjustments for Features0-6,475-5,930-8,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,015$112,045$36,395$38,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$55,030$0$2,410
Total Invoice$50,624$108,162$39,329$43,479
Adjustments for Features0-5,909-5,510-7,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,624$102,253$33,819$36,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$51,629$0$2,205

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelCorvetteCorvetteExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseZR1LimitedSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300$300  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Ceramic brake rotors $4000  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$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$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$9,900$9,355$11,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,475$5,930$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,909-5,510-7,455

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
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.4,535 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 wheel150Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested171559%
Total Not Requested120041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

3ZR Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Cargo net40Yes
Front sport buckets150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150Yes
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested241555%
Total Not Requested195045%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested72534%
Total Not Requested140066%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power-200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested127544%
Total Not Requested162556%

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