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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: $21,069

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $13,701

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,355

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $12,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimLESEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 860      
Entune 1,170 1,170    
Floor mats 200 200    
Remote start 529 529 385 385
Sunroof   420    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Luxury Package     1,290  
Audiophile Package     510  
Premium Package 765      
Entune 1,041 1,041    
Floor mats 127 127    
Remote start 380 380 326 326
Sunroof   373    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Luxury Package     1,097  
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 2,759 2,319 4,740 2,940
Options (change) 2,313 1,921 4,028 2,498
Destination 760 760 785 785
Total Price $21,429 $21,069 $34,770 $36,120
Total Invoice $19,643 $19,355 $32,086 $33,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,590
Model Year2012201220082008
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?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,429$21,069$34,770$36,120
Adjustments for Features-6500-5,905-6,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,779$21,069$28,865$29,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$850
Total Invoice$19,643$19,355$32,086$33,461
Adjustments for Features-5960-5,449-5,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,047$19,355$26,637$27,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$308$0$891

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220082008
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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$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 bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$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$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$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,010$1,360$7,265$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$5,905$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960-5,449-5,933

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
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 radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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