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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: $25,201

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $15,734

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,445

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $16,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,860 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $17,256 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Floor mats 199        
Leather seating surfaces 1,490        
Power Package 635        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 90 90 90 90
All-weather floor mats 99 120 120 120 120
Satellite radio 449        
Navigation system 1,300        
Remote start 529        
Sunroof 890        
Cold Weather Package   650      
Package 201A   2,330      
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Cargo mat   100 100 100 100
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695 1,695  
Floor mats 130        
Leather seating surfaces 1,192        
Power Package 508        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 24 86 86 86 86
All-weather floor mats 59 114 114 114 114
Satellite radio 359        
Navigation system 1,105        
Remote start 380        
Sunroof 712        
Cold Weather Package   619      
Package 201A   2,213      
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Cargo mat   95 95 95 95
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 5,621 5,920 2,005 2,005 310
Options (change) 4,469 5,625 1,905 1,905 295
Destination 720 995 995 995 995
Total Price $25,201 $40,935 $45,090 $48,950 $55,245
Total Invoice $22,445 $39,109 $43,096 $46,783 $52,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,034
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,307
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$25,201$40,935$45,090$48,950$55,245
Adjustments for Features0-7,700-10,965-12,390-18,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,201$33,235$34,125$36,560$37,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890$3,325$3,905
Total Invoice$22,445$39,109$43,096$46,783$52,802
Adjustments for Features0-7,357-10,480-11,841-17,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,445$31,752$32,616$34,942$35,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$864$3,190$3,746

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$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 window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system    $200
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$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    
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 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Sunroof$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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$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
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$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 second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,370$11,070$14,335$15,760$21,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,700$10,965$12,390$18,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,357-10,480-11,841-17,304

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelCorollaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length178.7 in198.3 in
Width69.3 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
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 start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested192587%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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