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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: $17,076

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,532

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $17,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCorollaCorolla
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $16,570 $16,674
Navigation system 795   795      
Package 201A 1,600          
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 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 755   755      
Package 201A 1,520          
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 86 17 17
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515      
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) 4,080 1,685 2,480 90 3,039 2,599
Options (change) 3,876 1,601 2,356 86 2,490 2,098
Destination 945 945 945 945 760 760
Total Price $38,425 $43,930 $46,925 $54,005 $21,709 $21,349
Total Invoice $36,718 $41,988 $44,844 $51,618 $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: $9,511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,985
Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCorollaCorolla
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$38,425$43,930$46,925$54,005$21,709$21,349
Adjustments for Features-7,855-12,070-12,735-18,985-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,570$31,860$34,190$35,020$21,059$21,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,290$3,620$4,450$0$290
Total Invoice$36,718$41,988$44,844$51,618$19,820$19,532
Adjustments for Features-7,506-11,536-12,170-18,146-5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,212$30,452$32,674$33,472$19,227$19,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,240$3,462$4,260$0$305

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201620162016201620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCorollaCorolla
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic    $800 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100  
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100  
Heated steering wheel $100 $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate $350 $350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Curve control$50$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Terrain selector  $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof    $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Door sill trim plates $100    
Heated front seats $200$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100  
Massage, passenger seat   $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000  
Stowable third row seats$600     
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim   $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,355$14,570$15,235$21,485$3,150$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,855$12,070$12,735$18,985$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,506-11,536-12,170-18,146-5930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20162012
ModelExplorerCorolla
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length198.3 in178.7 in
Width78.9 in69.3 in
Height70.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested17512%
Total Not Requested130088%

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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