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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: $20,929

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $15,386

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,151

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $14,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimLESXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,600 $17,770 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $16,284 $16,469 $30,027 $35,268
Premium Package 2,150      
Remote start 529 529    
Cargo net 51 51    
Floor mats 200 200    
Bodyside moldings 209 209    
Deluxe Audio   520    
Sunroof   890    
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Package 201A     1,800  
Premium Package 1,914      
Remote start 380 380    
Cargo net 35 35    
Floor mats 127 127    
Bodyside moldings 125 125    
Deluxe Audio   462    
Sunroof   793    
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Package 201A     1,530  
Options (change) 3,139 2,399 3,395 1,595
Options (change) 2,581 1,922 2,886 1,356
Destination 760 760 825 825
Total Price $21,499 $20,929 $36,315 $40,275
Total Invoice $19,625 $19,151 $33,738 $37,449

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,461
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,127
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimLESXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine132hp I4132hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$21,499$20,929$36,315$40,275
Adjustments for Features-6500-6,005-9,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,849$20,929$30,310$31,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0$745
Total Invoice$19,625$19,151$33,738$37,449
Adjustments for Features-5930-5,579-8,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,032$19,151$28,159$28,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$119$0$717

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimLESXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150 $150
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$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$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
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
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Total Value of Features$2,500$1,850$7,855$11,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$6,005$9,220
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-5,579-8,573

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
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.4,558 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
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested185082%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

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