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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,458

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $7,652

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $7,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerSolara
TrimXLTLimitedSLE V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $27,155
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $24,438
Package 205A 2,800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Navigation system 795 795 1,300
Stability control     650
Floor mats     184
Satellite radio     449
Package 205A 2,380    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Navigation system 676 676 1,115
Stability control     559
Floor mats     112
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 5,190 2,390 2,583
Options (change) 4,412 2,032 2,145
Destination 825 825 720
Total Price $38,110 $41,070 $30,458
Total Invoice $35,264 $38,125 $27,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,075
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerSolara
TrimXLTLimitedSLE V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$38,110$41,070$30,458
Adjustments for Features-4,200-5,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,910$35,305$30,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$35,264$38,125$27,303
Adjustments for Features-3,886-5,3520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,378$32,773$27,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerSolara
TrimXLTLimitedSLE V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
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
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
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 driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$7,130$8,695$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,200$5,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,886-5,3520

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerSolara
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in107.1 in
Length197.1 in192.5 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in50.8 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested160053%
Total Not Requested142547%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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