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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: $20,602

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $15,713

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,491

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $15,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerCorolla
TrimXLTLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $17,880
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $16,179
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 1,800    
Power Package     605
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,400
Cargo net     49
Floor mats     88
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,530    
Power Package     484
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,159
Cargo net     34
Floor mats     55
Options (change) 3,395 1,595 2,142
Options (change) 2,886 1,356 1,732
Destination 825 825 580
Total Price $36,315 $40,275 $20,602
Total Invoice $33,738 $37,449 $18,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,318
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,377
Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerCorolla
TrimXLTLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20195/55-16
Total Price$36,315$40,275$20,602
Adjustments for Features-7,395-10,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,920$29,915$20,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$995$0
Total Invoice$33,738$37,449$18,491
Adjustments for Features-6,870-9,6330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,868$27,816$18,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$948$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201220122006
ModelExplorerExplorerCorolla
TrimXLTLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $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 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,130$12,095$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,395$10,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,870-9,6330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerCorolla
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length197.1 in178.3 in
Width78.9 in66.9 in
Height70.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.2,670 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.4 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 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XRS

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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