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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: $16,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,627

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteExplorer
TrimBaseZ06ZR1Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $49,600 $75,600 $111,600 $37,855
Base Invoice $45,136 $68,796 $104,346 $35,268
3LT Equipment Group 5,995      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,850      
3LZ Equipment Group   8,815    
3ZR Equipment Group     10,000  
Package 301A       2,250
Polished alloy wheels       595
Cargo cover       135
3LT Equipment Group 5,276      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,628      
3LZ Equipment Group   7,757    
3ZR Equipment Group     8,800  
Package 301A       1,913
Polished alloy wheels       506
Cargo cover       115
Options (change) 7,845 8,815 10,000 2,980
Options (change) 6,904 7,757 8,800 2,534
Destination 975 975 975 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $58,420 $85,390 $123,575 $41,660
Total Invoice $53,015 $77,528 $115,121 $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: $21,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,611
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteExplorer
TrimBaseZ06ZR1Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine430hp V8505hp V8638hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18275/35-18285/30-19255/50-20
Total Price$58,420$85,390$123,575$41,660
Adjustments for Features0-550-6,325-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,420$84,840$117,250$37,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,420$58,830$0
Total Invoice$53,015$77,528$115,121$38,627
Adjustments for Features0-499-5,892-4,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,015$77,029$109,229$34,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,014$56,214$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteExplorer
TrimBaseZ06ZR1Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$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$50 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start   $150
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300$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
Performance traction management  $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$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$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Carbon fiber body kit  $550 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Hood scoop $100$100 
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$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$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,900$10,675$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$6,325$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-499-5,892-4,223

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Performance meter150No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested194059%
Total Not Requested135041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Z06

3LZ Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets150No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested194047%
Total Not Requested215053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

3ZR Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets150No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested194047%
Total Not Requested215053%

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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