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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: $16,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,329

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
TrimLimitedSportBaseZ06ZR1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $49,600 $75,600 $111,600
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $45,136 $68,796 $104,346
Package 301A 2,600        
Polished alloy wheels 595        
Cargo cover 135 135      
Package 402A   4,130      
3LT Equipment Group     5,995    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,850    
3LZ Equipment Group       8,815  
3ZR Equipment Group         10,000
Package 301A 2,269        
Polished alloy wheels 519        
Cargo cover 118 118      
Package 402A   3,604      
3LT Equipment Group     5,276    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,628    
3LZ Equipment Group       7,757  
3ZR Equipment Group         8,800
Options (change) 3,330 4,265 7,845 8,815 10,000
Options (change) 2,906 3,722 6,904 7,757 8,800
Destination 895 895 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $42,325 $45,940 $58,420 $85,390 $123,575
Total Invoice $39,329 $42,644 $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: $20,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,174
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
TrimLimitedSportBaseZ06ZR1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6430hp V8505hp V8638hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/40-18275/35-18285/30-19
Total Price$42,325$45,940$58,420$85,390$123,575
Adjustments for Features-4,830-7,1300-550-6,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,495$38,810$58,420$84,840$117,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$0$26,420$58,830
Total Invoice$39,329$42,644$53,015$77,528$115,121
Adjustments for Features-4,488-6,6180-499-5,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,841$36,026$53,015$77,029$109,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,185$0$24,014$56,214

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
TrimLimitedSportBaseZ06ZR1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$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$50
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Remote start$150$150   
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel  $300$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   
Performance traction management    $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$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$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Carbon fiber body kit    $550
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop   $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 
Removable roof section (opaque)  $1000  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$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$75
Boost gauge    $75
Compass  $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$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$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Stowable third row seats $600   
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  
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$9,280$11,580$4,450$5,000$10,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,830$7,130$0$550$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,488-6,6180-499-5,892

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20132012
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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power-200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested127544%
Total Not Requested162556%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
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 wheel150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
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
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested209064%
Total Not Requested120036%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Z06

3LZ Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Cargo cover75Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets150No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
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 Requested209051%
Total Not Requested200049%

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 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 wheel150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets150No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested209051%
Total Not Requested200049%

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