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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: $21,329

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $16,781

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,515

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $15,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCorollaCorolla
TrimXLTLimitedLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $16,570 $16,674
Navigation system 795 795    
Package 205A 2,800      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Premium Package     860  
Entune     1,170 1,170
Bodyside moldings     209 209
Cargo net     51 51
Floor mats     200 200
Remote start     529 529
Sunroof       420
Navigation system 676 676    
Package 205A 2,380      
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356    
Premium Package     765  
Entune     1,041 1,041
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Cargo net     35 35
Floor mats     127 127
Remote start     380 380
Sunroof       373
Options (change) 5,190 2,390 3,019 2,579
Options (change) 4,412 2,032 2,473 2,081
Destination 825 825 760 760
Total Price $38,110 $41,070 $21,689 $21,329
Total Invoice $35,264 $38,125 $19,803 $19,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,541
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,086
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCorollaCorolla
TrimXLTLimitedLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$38,110$41,070$21,689$21,329
Adjustments for Features-7,530-9,095-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,580$31,975$21,039$21,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0$290
Total Invoice$35,264$38,125$19,803$19,515
Adjustments for Features-6,968-8,443-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,296$29,682$19,210$19,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,386$0$305

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCorollaCorolla
TrimXLTLimitedLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $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  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Total Value of Features$9,430$10,995$2,550$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,530$9,095$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,968-8,443-5930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerCorolla
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length197.1 in178.7 in
Width78.9 in69.3 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.3 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 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested251%
Total Not Requested300099%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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