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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: $20,103

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $10,572

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,038

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $10,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCorollaCorolla
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $15,615 $15,450
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $14,131 $13,981
Sun and SYNC Package 795        
Convenience Package 595        
Sunroof   850 850    
Audio Value Package       200  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package       1,400 1,400
Stability control       650 650
4-speed automatic       800 800
Antilock brakes (ABS)       300 300
Floor mats       88 88
Alloy wheels       390  
Extra Value Package 1         900
CD changer, in-dash         200
Sun and SYNC Package 675        
Convenience Package 506        
Sunroof   723 723    
Audio Value Package       180  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package       1,159 1,159
Stability control       559 559
4-speed automatic       724 724
Antilock brakes (ABS)       258 258
Floor mats       55 55
Alloy wheels       312  
Extra Value Package 1         810
CD changer, in-dash         150
Options (change) 1,390 850 850 3,828 4,338
Options (change) 1,181 723 723 3,247 3,715
Destination 815 815 815 660 660
Total Price $30,675 $33,280 $37,215 $20,103 $20,448
Total Invoice $28,454 $30,857 $34,439 $18,038 $18,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,057
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,145
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCorollaCorolla
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6126hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$30,675$33,280$37,215$20,103$20,448
Adjustments for Features-3,570-5,045-8,3200-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,105$28,235$28,895$20,103$20,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$1,790$55$0
Total Invoice$28,454$30,857$34,439$18,038$18,356
Adjustments for Features-3,312-4,678-7,6990-359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,142$26,179$26,740$18,038$17,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,037$1,598$41$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCorollaCorolla
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150  
Rear HVAC unit  $400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio $200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50  
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600  
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,415$6,890$10,165$1,845$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,570$5,045$8,320$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,312-4,678-7,6990-359

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorerCorolla
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in102.4 in
Length193.4 in178.3 in
Width73.7 in66.9 in
Height72.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.4 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 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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