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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: $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
ModelExplorerCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
TrimLimitedBaseZ06ZR1
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $49,600 $75,600 $111,600
Base Invoice $35,268 $45,136 $68,796 $104,346
Package 301A 2,250      
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Cargo cover 135      
3LT Equipment Group   5,995    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,850    
3LZ Equipment Group     8,815  
3ZR Equipment Group       10,000
Package 301A 1,913      
Polished alloy wheels 506      
Cargo cover 115      
3LT Equipment Group   5,276    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,628    
3LZ Equipment Group     7,757  
3ZR Equipment Group       8,800
Options (change) 2,980 7,845 8,815 10,000
Options (change) 2,534 6,904 7,757 8,800
Destination 825 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $41,660 $58,420 $85,390 $123,575
Total Invoice $38,627 $53,015 $77,528 $115,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,611
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
TrimLimitedBaseZ06ZR1
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6430hp V8505hp V8638hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18275/35-18285/30-19
Total Price$41,660$58,420$85,390$123,575
Adjustments for Features-4,5550-550-6,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,105$58,420$84,840$117,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,420$58,830
Total Invoice$38,627$53,015$77,528$115,121
Adjustments for Features-4,2230-499-5,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,404$53,015$77,029$109,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,014$56,214

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
TrimLimitedBaseZ06ZR1
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$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$8,905$4,350$4,900$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,555$0$550$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2230-499-5,892

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerCorvette
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in105.7 in
Length197.1 in174.6 in
Width78.9 in72.6 in
Height70.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft322.0 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Front sport buckets100No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets150No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
USB port25Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Front sport buckets150No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested194047%
Total Not Requested215053%

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