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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: $20,669

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $10,586

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,991

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $9,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLESXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,600 $17,770 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $16,284 $16,469 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Premium Package 2,150        
Floor mats 200 200      
Remote start 529 529 385 385 385
Deluxe Audio   520      
Sunroof   890   850 850
Sun and SYNC Package     795    
Convenience Package     595    
Satellite radio     195    
Premium Package 1,914        
Floor mats 127 127      
Remote start 380 380 327 327 327
Deluxe Audio   462      
Sunroof   793   723 723
Sun and SYNC Package     675    
Convenience Package     506    
Satellite radio     166    
Options (change) 2,879 2,139 1,970 1,235 1,235
Options (change) 2,421 1,762 1,674 1,050 1,050
Destination 760 760 815 815 815
Total Price $21,239 $20,669 $31,255 $33,665 $37,600
Total Invoice $19,465 $18,991 $28,947 $31,184 $34,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,011
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,693
Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLESXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine132hp I4132hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,239$20,669$31,255$33,665$37,600
Adjustments for Features-6500-3,655-4,930-8,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,589$20,669$27,600$28,735$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0$1,135$1,795
Total Invoice$19,465$18,991$28,947$31,184$34,766
Adjustments for Features-5960-3,385-4,567-7,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,869$18,991$25,562$26,617$27,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$122$0$1,055$1,617

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLESXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Interior air filter$0$0   
Intermittent wipers $0   
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200   
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,935$1,285$4,940$6,215$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$3,655$4,930$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960-3,385-4,567-7,587

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
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 Weight2,724 lb.4,441 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
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested42519%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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