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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: $26,540

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $12,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,665

Toyota Corolla XRS   
Difference: $12,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,960 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $17,347 $30,027 $35,268
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Power Package 635    
Floor mats 199    
All-weather floor mats 99 75 75
Satellite radio 449    
Navigation system 1,300 795 795
Remote start 529    
Cargo net 49    
Sunroof 890    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,190    
Package 205A   2,800  
2.0L I4   995 995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Power Package 508    
Floor mats 130    
All-weather floor mats 59 64 64
Satellite radio 359    
Navigation system 1,105 676 676
Remote start 380    
Cargo net 34    
Sunroof 712    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,089    
Package 205A   2,380  
2.0L I4   906 906
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 6,830 6,260 3,460
Options (change) 5,568 5,382 3,002
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $26,540 $39,180 $42,140
Total Invoice $23,665 $36,234 $39,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,755
Model Year201020122012
ModelCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$26,540$39,180$42,140
Adjustments for Features0-5,205-6,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,540$33,975$35,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$23,665$36,234$39,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,814-6,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,665$31,420$32,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,394

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020122012
ModelCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimXRSXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $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
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,800$8,005$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,205$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,814-6,281

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102012
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 Weight2,965 lb.4,503 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 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested192564%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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