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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: $14,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,329

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCorvetteCorvette
TrimLimitedSportBaseZR1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $48,565 $103,970
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $43,466 $95,652
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     4,555  
3ZR Equipment Group       10,000
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       2,000
Package 301A 2,269      
Polished alloy wheels 519   1,075  
Cargo cover 118 118    
Package 402A   3,604    
Navigation system     1,452  
3LT Equipment Group     3,781  
3ZR Equipment Group       8,300
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       1,660
Options (change) 3,330 4,265 7,600 12,000
Options (change) 2,906 3,722 6,308 9,960
Destination 895 895 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $42,325 $45,940 $57,015 $118,520
Total Invoice $39,329 $42,644 $50,624 $108,162

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,619
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCorvetteCorvette
TrimLimitedSportBaseZR1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6430hp V8638hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12230, 7230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/40-18285/30-19
Total Price$42,325$45,940$57,015$118,520
Adjustments for Features-5,730-8,0300-6,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,595$37,910$57,015$112,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$0$55,030
Total Invoice$39,329$42,644$50,624$108,162
Adjustments for Features-5,324-7,4540-5,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,005$35,190$50,624$102,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,185$0$51,629

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year2013201320092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCorvetteCorvette
TrimLimitedSportBaseZR1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$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$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  
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$9,155$11,455$3,425$9,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,730$8,030$0$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,324-7,4540-5,909

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20132009
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?
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 Requested171559%
Total Not Requested120041%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

3ZR Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 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%

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