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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: $25,250

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $14,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,479

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $13,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,860 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $17,256 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Power Package 635      
Floor mats 199      
All-weather floor mats 99 75 75 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90 90
Satellite radio 449      
Navigation system 1,300 795 795 795
Remote start 529      
Cargo net 49      
Sunroof 890      
Package 202B   2,950    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Power Package 508      
Floor mats 130      
All-weather floor mats 59 66 66 66
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 24 79 79 79
Satellite radio 359      
Navigation system 1,105 694 694 694
Remote start 380      
Cargo net 34      
Sunroof 712      
Package 202B   2,575    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 5,670 5,505 2,555 2,555
Options (change) 4,503 4,806 2,231 2,231
Destination 720 895 895 895
Total Price $25,250 $39,400 $41,650 $46,550
Total Invoice $22,479 $36,474 $38,748 $43,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,950
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$25,250$39,400$41,650$46,550
Adjustments for Features0-6,530-8,145-9,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,250$32,870$33,505$37,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$4,360
Total Invoice$22,479$36,474$38,748$43,317
Adjustments for Features0-6,045-7,577-8,673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,479$30,429$31,171$34,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$742$4,215

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201520152015
ModelCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,000$8,530$10,145$11,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,530$8,145$9,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,045-7,577-8,673

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
ModelCorollaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length178.7 in197.1 in
Width69.3 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125044%
Total Not Requested157556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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