Toyota Corolla (2017) vs. Ford Explorer (2006) Feature Comparison at TrueDelta: Optional and standard features by trim

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year	2017	2017	2017	2017	2017	2017	2017	2006	2006	2006	2006
Model	Corolla	Corolla	Corolla	Corolla	Corolla	Corolla	Corolla	Explorer	Explorer	Explorer	Explorer
Trim	L	LE	LE Eco	SE	50th Anniversary Edition	XLE	XSE	XLS	XLT	Eddie Bauer	Limited

Engines
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 139 hp@6100 126 lb-ft@3900
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 169 hp@6600 151 lb-ft@4400
4.0L V6 OHC-2v 210 hp@5100 254 lb-ft@3700
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950
Transmissions
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT
6-speed manual
5-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Drivetrains
FWD
RWD
4WD w/low range
Final Drive Ratios
3.73 axle ratio
Tires
195/65R15 tires
205/55HR16 tires
215/45HR17 tires
235/70R16 tires
245/65R17 tires
235/65R18 tires
Audio Systems
Unbranded, 6 speakers
Unbranded, 80W, 4 speakers
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
Accessories
Adaptive cruise controlAutomatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value.
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value.
Ashtray and lighter (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Cruise control
Keyless entry keypadUnlock the car by entering a code on a door-mounted keypad.
Unlock the car by entering a code on a door-mounted keypad.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks
Power rear side windows
Power-adjustable pedalsPedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel.
Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel.
Proximity keyEnter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Tilt steering wheel, manual
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual
Universal garage door openerHomelink.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Automatic braking, high-speed or partialIf collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking.
If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking.
Automatic braking, low-speedAutomatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions.
Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Daytime running lights (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Forward collision warningAlerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Front side airbagsTorso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Full-size spare tire
Hill start assistApplies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.
Knee airbag, driver
Lane departure prevention, steering-basedSteering lightly applied to help prevent the vehicle from inadvertently traveling out of its intended lane.
Steering lightly applied to help prevent the vehicle from inadvertently traveling out of its intended lane.
Lane departure warningAlerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane.
Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane.
Obstacle detection, rearBeeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Pedestrian detectionWarns driver of pedestrians in path of car.
Warns driver of pedestrians in path of car.
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation systemPrepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser. Since automatic braking became common it has been unclear which models have this feat
Prepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser. Since automatic braking became common it has been unclear which models have this feat
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Seat cushion airbag, passengerAirbag inflates under leading edge of seat cushion to prevent the passenger from sliding forward.
Airbag inflates under leading edge of seat cushion to prevent the passenger from sliding forward.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management
Cargo cover
Cargo mat
Cargo net
Cargo tray
Class II trailer hitchHitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.
Class III trailer hitchHitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.
Hitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.
Console with shifter
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.
Usually part of an overhead console.
Roof rack crossbarsRequires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack.
Roof railsNo crossbars.
No crossbars.
Second-row high consoleSecond-row center console that rises to armrest height, and usually includes storage.
Second-row center console that rises to armrest height, and usually includes storage.
Storage beneath cargo floorLarge storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized.
Trailering equipment (4 wire)Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.
Trailering equipment (7 wire)Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers.
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers.
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Intermittent wipers
Rear air ventsVents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling.
Rear air vents with manual controlsFan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents.
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents.
Rear defrost
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear HVAC unitA second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater.
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater.
Rear wiper
Speed-sensitive wipersOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Exterior
Additional chrome trimOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors.
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors.
Bodyside moldingsMoldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Deep-tinted rear windows
Mud guardsFlaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks.
Paint, special purple
Paint, special white
Rear spoilerCan be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler.
Running boards
Sport front fascia (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sunroof
Tubular side steps
Tubular side steps, bright finish
Wheel-lip moldingsExtensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective.
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective.
Infotainment
App supportTouchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.
Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.
Audio controls on steering wheel
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth audio streamingUses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
Cassette player
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.
Includes CD player.
CD player
DVD-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
Entertainment system, ceiling-mountedA DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones.
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones.
HD radioHigh-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation appCan display navigation from a free phone-based app on a built-in screen. Won't operate in areas with a poor data signal. Uses data on your phone's plan.
Can display navigation from a free phone-based app on a built-in screen. Won't operate in areas with a poor data signal. Uses data on your phone's plan.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Siri Eyes Free supportActivate Siri using button on steering wheel. Make calls, hear and dictate texts and email, manage calendar, turn-by-turn nav. Requires iPhone 4S or higher.
Activate Siri using button on steering wheel. Make calls, hear and dictate texts and email, manage calendar, turn-by-turn nav. Requires iPhone 4S or higher.
SMS text-to-speech readerConverts text messages to speech.
Converts text messages to speech.
Traffic + travel informationInformation about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for audio systemSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors
Auto-dimming headlightsHigh beams automatically turned on and off.
High beams automatically turned on and off.
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
Automatic-off headlightsHeadlights automatically turn off.
Headlights automatically turn off.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
LED headlightsLED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types.
LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types.
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
Map lightsFront row reading lights.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display
Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors
Upgraded instrumentsOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Visor mirror, driver
Visor mirror, passenger
Seats and Interior Trim
Front buckets
Front sport buckets
Second-row buckets
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench
All-weather floor matsAll-weather floormats.
All-weather floormats.
Center armrest(s), front row
Center armrest(s), second row
Floor mats
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Folding third row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Manual height adjuster, driver seat
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seatManually adjustable lower back support.
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Manual recliner, second row seats
Memory system, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power height adjuster, passenger seat
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seatPower-adjustable lower back support.
Power-adjustable lower back support.
Power recliner, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power-folding third row seatsSeat powers flat to enlarge cargo area. Also powers back upright. Replaces manual folding seat, and includes the value of that feature.
Seat powers flat to enlarge cargo area. Also powers back upright. Replaces manual folding seat, and includes the value of that feature.
Special interior trimOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Synthetic leather seating surfacesA.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe.
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe.
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede.
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
All-terrain tiresOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Alloy wheels
Machined alloy wheelsOuter surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels.
Polished alloy wheelsAlloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau
White-letter tiresThe letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black.
The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black.
Transmission
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controlsPaddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.
Transmission coolerOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.

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Option Package Contents

Premium Package

Features
Machined alloy wheels
Daytime running lights (optional)

Entune Audio Plus

Features
Audio controls on steering wheel
Satellite radio
HD radio
Traffic + travel information
Siri Eyes Free support
Navigation app

Premium Package

Features
Machined alloy wheels
Daytime running lights (optional)

Premium Package

Features
Sunroof
Additional chrome trim

Entune Audio Plus

Features
Audio controls on steering wheel
Satellite radio
HD radio
Traffic + travel information
Siri Eyes Free support
Navigation app

Premium Package

Features
Sunroof
Proximity key

Entune Audio Plus

Features
Audio controls on steering wheel
Satellite radio
HD radio
Traffic + travel information
Siri Eyes Free support
Navigation app

Entune Audio with Navigation

Features
Navigation system
DVD-compatible player
Voice control for nav and audio
App support

Entune Audio with Navigation

Features
Navigation system
DVD-compatible player
Voice control for nav and audio
App support

Package 201A

Features
Floor mats
Machined alloy wheels
Tubular side steps
White-letter tires

Trailer Tow Package - Class III

Features
Class III trailer hitch
Trailering equipment (7 wire)

Multicontour front seats

Features
Manual recliner, second row seats
Folding third row seats
Center armrest(s), second row
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench

Package 401A

Features
Power-adjustable pedals

Package 301A

Features
Universal garage door opener
Power-adjustable pedals

Trailer Tow Package - Class III

Features
Class III trailer hitch
Trailering equipment (7 wire)

Package 302A / 303A

Features
Second-row high console
Second-row buckets

Multicontour front seats

Features
Manual recliner, second row seats
Folding third row seats
Center armrest(s), second row
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench

Package 301A

Features
Universal garage door opener
Power-adjustable pedals

Trailer Tow Package - Class III

Features
Class III trailer hitch
Trailering equipment (7 wire)

Package 302A / 303A

Features
Second-row high console
Second-row buckets

Multicontour front seats

Features
Manual recliner, second row seats
Folding third row seats
Center armrest(s), second row
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench

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Option Package Contents

Premium Package

Entune Audio Plus

Premium Package

Premium Package

Entune Audio Plus

Premium Package

Entune Audio Plus

Entune Audio with Navigation

Entune Audio with Navigation

Package 201A

Trailer Tow Package - Class III

Multicontour front seats

Package 401A

Package 301A

Trailer Tow Package - Class III

Package 302A / 303A

Multicontour front seats

Package 301A

Trailer Tow Package - Class III

Package 302A / 303A

Multicontour front seats

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