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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: $20,162

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $20,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082021202120212021
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLESXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $35,075 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730
Audio Value Package 200          
Stability control 650 650        
4-speed automatic 800 800        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300 300        
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400 1,400        
Floor mats 88 88        
Alloy wheels 390          
Cargo mat 59 59 100 100 100 100
Extra Value Package 1   900        
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695 1,695  
Package 201A     2,330      
Audio Value Package 180          
Stability control 559 559        
4-speed automatic 724 724        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258 258        
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159 1,159        
Floor mats 55 55        
Alloy wheels 312          
Cargo mat 36 36 95 95 95 95
Extra Value Package 1   810        
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610 1,610  
Package 201A     2,213      
Options (change) 3,887 4,197 4,125 1,795 1,795 100
Options (change) 3,283 3,601 3,918 1,705 1,705 95
Destination 660 660 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $20,162 $20,307 $40,445 $48,295 $52,040 $54,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,196
Model Year200820082021202120212021
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLESXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine126hp I4126hp I4300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4A4A10A10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$20,162$20,307$40,445$48,295$52,040$54,075
Adjustments for Features0-200-9,000-13,590-15,115-19,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,162$20,107$31,445$34,705$36,925$34,945
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$3,260$5,480$3,500

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082021202120212021
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLESXLTLimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
10-speed automatic  $1400$1400  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1500$1500
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0 $0
AWD    $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$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
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 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125 $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
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
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
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 
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
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$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
Total Value of Features$3,245$3,445$12,245$16,835$18,360$22,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$9,000$13,590$15,115$19,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180-1,149-830-857-474

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082021
ModelCorollaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in119.1 in
Length178.3 in198.8 in
Width66.9 in78.9 in
Height58.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,531 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.5 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.547.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.587.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested207594%

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