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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: $26,410

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $12,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,533

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $12,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerCorolla
TrimXLTLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $18,860
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $17,256
All-weather floor mats 75 75 99
Navigation system 795 795 1,300
Package 205A 2,800    
2.0L I4 995 995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Leather seating surfaces     1,490
Power Package     635
Cargo net     49
Floor mats     199
Satellite radio     449
Remote start     529
Sunroof     890
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,190
All-weather floor mats 64 64 59
Navigation system 676 676 1,105
Package 205A 2,380    
2.0L I4 906 906  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Leather seating surfaces     1,192
Power Package     508
Cargo net     34
Floor mats     130
Satellite radio     359
Remote start     380
Sunroof     712
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,078
Options (change) 6,260 3,460 6,830
Options (change) 5,382 3,002 5,557
Destination 825 825 720
Total Price $39,180 $42,140 $26,410
Total Invoice $36,234 $39,095 $23,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,887
Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerCorolla
TrimXLTLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/45-17
Total Price$39,180$42,140$26,410
Adjustments for Features-5,205-6,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,975$35,370$26,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$36,234$39,095$23,533
Adjustments for Features-4,814-6,2810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,420$32,814$23,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201220122009
ModelExplorerExplorerCorolla
TrimXLTLimitedXRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,005$9,570$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,205$6,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,814-6,2810

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,503 lb.2,965 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 surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested192564%

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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