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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: $24,642

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $13,523

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,041

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $13,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,860 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $17,256 $29,319 $32,901
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Power Package 635    
Floor mats 199    
All-weather floor mats 99 75 75
Satellite radio 449    
Sunroof 890 850 850
Navigation system 1,300 2,505 1,995
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Power Package 508    
Floor mats 130    
All-weather floor mats 59 64 64
Satellite radio 359    
Sunroof 712 723 723
Navigation system 1,105 2,129 1,696
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 5,062 5,735 4,230
Options (change) 4,065 4,954 3,675
Destination 720 815 815
Total Price $24,642 $38,165 $40,595
Total Invoice $22,041 $35,088 $37,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,553
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,478
Model Year200920092009
ModelCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$24,642$38,165$40,595
Adjustments for Features0-4,970-6,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,642$33,195$33,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680
Total Invoice$22,041$35,088$37,391
Adjustments for Features0-4,569-6,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,041$30,519$31,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$682

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
ModelCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,385$6,355$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,970$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,569-6,190

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
ModelCorollaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in113.7 in
Length178.7 in193.4 in
Width69.3 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight2,877 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 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
12.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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