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Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,103

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $10,572

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,038

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $10,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLESXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $14,131 $13,981 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Audio Value Package 200        
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400 1,400      
Stability control 650 650      
4-speed automatic 800 800      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300 300      
Floor mats 88 88      
Alloy wheels 390        
Extra Value Package 1   900      
CD changer, in-dash   200      
Sun and SYNC Package     795    
Convenience Package     595    
Sunroof       850 850
Audio Value Package 180        
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159 1,159      
Stability control 559 559      
4-speed automatic 724 724      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258 258      
Floor mats 55 55      
Alloy wheels 312        
Extra Value Package 1   810      
CD changer, in-dash   150      
Sun and SYNC Package     675    
Convenience Package     506    
Sunroof       723 723
Options (change) 3,828 4,338 1,390 850 850
Options (change) 3,247 3,715 1,181 723 723
Destination 660 660 815 815 815
Total Price $20,103 $20,448 $30,675 $33,280 $37,215
Total Invoice $18,038 $18,356 $28,454 $30,857 $34,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,057
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,145
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLESXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine126hp I4126hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$20,103$20,448$30,675$33,280$37,215
Adjustments for Features0-400-3,570-5,045-8,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,103$20,048$27,105$28,235$28,895
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$1,130$1,790
Total Invoice$18,038$18,356$28,454$30,857$34,439
Adjustments for Features0-359-3,312-4,678-7,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,038$17,997$25,142$26,179$26,740
Cost Above Minimum$41$0$0$1,037$1,598

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLESXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
5-speed automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Interior air filter$0$0   
Intermittent wipers $0   
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200   
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  $325
CD player  $125$125 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,845$2,245$5,415$6,890$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$3,570$5,045$8,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-359-3,312-4,678-7,699

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
ModelCorollaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in113.7 in
Length178.3 in193.4 in
Width66.9 in73.7 in
Height58.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,531 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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