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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Corvette Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Corvette Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,415

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $22,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,899

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerCorvette
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $49,600
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $45,136
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
235/65R18 595    
Sunroof 850 850  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
3LT Equipment Group     5,995
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,850
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
235/65R18 506    
Sunroof 723 723  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
3LT Equipment Group     5,276
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,628
Options (change) 5,570 3,275 7,845
Options (change) 4,736 2,785 6,904
Destination 645 645 975
Total Price $36,415 $36,435 $58,420
Total Invoice $32,899 $33,008 $53,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,283
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerCorvette
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6430hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17245/40-18
Total Price$36,415$36,435$58,420
Adjustments for Features-185-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,230$36,250$58,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$32,899$33,008$53,015
Adjustments for Features-167-1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,732$32,840$53,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$108$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerCorvette
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
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 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Removable roof section (opaque)  $1000
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Performance meter  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,725$4,725$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-167-1680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerCorvette
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in105.7 in
Length193.4 in174.6 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height72.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft322.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Performance meter150No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157548%
Total Not Requested171552%

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