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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: $21,349

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $17,976

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,532

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $16,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCorollaCorolla
TrimXLTLimitedSportLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $16,570 $16,674
Navigation system 795 795 795    
Package 202B 2,950        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 20 20
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 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 694 694 694    
Package 202B 2,575        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 79 79 79 17 17
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392    
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) 5,430 2,480 2,480 3,039 2,599
Options (change) 4,740 2,165 2,165 2,490 2,098
Destination 895 895 895 760 760
Total Price $39,325 $41,575 $46,475 $21,709 $21,349
Total Invoice $36,408 $38,682 $43,251 $19,820 $19,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,001
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCorollaCorolla
TrimXLTLimitedSportLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$39,325$41,575$46,475$21,709$21,349
Adjustments for Features-7,755-9,370-10,545-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,570$32,205$35,930$21,059$21,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$4,360$0$290
Total Invoice$36,408$38,682$43,251$19,820$19,532
Adjustments for Features-7,180-8,718-9,813-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,228$29,964$33,438$19,227$19,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$736$4,210$0$305

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCorollaCorolla
TrimXLTLimitedSportLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125   
Proximity key $250   
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Curve control$50$50$50  
Hill descent control  $250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector  $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$9,855$11,470$12,645$2,750$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,755$9,370$10,545$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,180-8,718-9,813-5930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,535 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 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested1756%
Total Not Requested265094%

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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