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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,171

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $9,654

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,421

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $9,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerCorolla
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $18,860
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $17,256
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 99
Remote start 385 385 529
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,300
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Leather seating surfaces     1,490
Power Package     635
Floor mats     199
Satellite radio     449
Sunroof     890
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 59
Remote start 326 326 380
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,105
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Leather seating surfaces     1,192
Power Package     508
Floor mats     130
Satellite radio     359
Sunroof     712
Options (change) 4,795 2,995 5,591
Options (change) 4,075 2,545 4,445
Destination 785 785 720
Total Price $34,825 $36,175 $25,171
Total Invoice $32,133 $33,508 $22,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,049
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,463
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerCorolla
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,825$36,175$25,171
Adjustments for Features-4,605-5,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$31,070$25,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$32,133$33,508$22,421
Adjustments for Features-4,249-4,7290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,884$28,779$22,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$895$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerCorolla
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,115$6,615$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,605$5,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,249-4,7290

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerCorolla
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in102.4 in
Length193.4 in178.7 in
Width73.7 in69.3 in
Height72.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.3 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 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested107584%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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