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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: $42,325

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,329

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelExplorerExplorerCorvette
TrimLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $46,100
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $41,260
Package 301A 2,600    
Polished alloy wheels 595   1,295
Cargo cover 135 135  
Package 402A   4,130  
Navigation system     1,750
3LT Equipment Group     4,505
Package 301A 2,269    
Polished alloy wheels 519   1,075
Cargo cover 118 118  
Package 402A   3,604  
Navigation system     1,453
3LT Equipment Group     3,739
Options (change) 3,330 4,265 7,550
Options (change) 2,906 3,722 6,267
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $42,325 $45,940 $54,500
Total Invoice $39,329 $42,644 $48,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,465
Model Year201320132008
ModelExplorerExplorerCorvette
TrimLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6430hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/40-18
Total Price$42,325$45,940$54,500
Adjustments for Features-5,830-8,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,495$37,810$54,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$0
Total Invoice$39,329$42,644$48,377
Adjustments for Features-5,417-7,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,912$35,097$48,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,185$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year201320132008
ModelExplorerExplorerCorvette
TrimLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
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
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel  $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 
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
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Removable roof section (opaque)  $1000
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
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
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
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,255$11,555$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,830$8,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,417-7,5470

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20132008
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 Weight4,535 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?
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 402A
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested174059%
Total Not Requested120041%

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