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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: $20,749

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $14,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,100

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $12,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimLESEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $27,518 $29,578
Premium Package 860      
Entune 1,170 1,170    
Bodyside moldings 209 209    
Floor mats 200 200    
Sunroof   420 850 850
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Premium Package 765      
Entune 1,041 1,041    
Bodyside moldings 125 125    
Floor mats 127 127    
Sunroof   373 723 723
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 2,439 1,999 3,915 3,405
Options (change) 2,058 1,666 3,328 2,895
Destination 760 760 645 645
Total Price $21,109 $20,749 $34,760 $36,565
Total Invoice $19,388 $19,100 $31,491 $33,118

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,289
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimLESEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine132hp I4132hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$21,109$20,749$34,760$36,565
Adjustments for Features-6500-3,765-4,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,459$20,749$30,995$31,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$630
Total Invoice$19,388$19,100$31,491$33,118
Adjustments for Features-5970-3,411-4,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,791$19,100$28,080$28,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0$564

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimLESEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $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 wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,460$1,810$5,575$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$3,765$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments-5970-3,411-4,474

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
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?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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