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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: $21,298

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $18,867

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $18,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLESXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Entune 1,170 1,170        
Premium Package 860          
Floor mats 200 200        
Bodyside moldings 209 209        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 20 20 90 90 90 90
Remote start 529 529        
Sunroof   420        
Technology Feature Bundle     935      
Package 201A     2,330      
Cargo mat     100 100 100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695 1,695  
Entune 1,041 1,041        
Premium Package 765          
Floor mats 127 127        
Bodyside moldings 125 125        
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 17 17 86 86 86 86
Remote start 380 380        
Sunroof   373        
Technology Feature Bundle     888      
Package 201A     2,213      
Cargo mat     95 95 95 95
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 2,988 2,548 5,150 1,885 1,885 190
Options (change) 2,455 2,063 4,892 1,791 1,791 181
Destination 760 760 995 995 995 995
Total Price $21,658 $21,298 $40,165 $44,970 $48,830 $55,125
Total Invoice $19,785 $19,497 $38,376 $42,982 $46,669 $52,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,087
Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLESXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine132hp I4132hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$21,658$21,298$40,165$44,970$48,830$55,125
Adjustments for Features-6500-8,475-12,190-13,615-19,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,008$21,298$31,690$32,780$35,215$35,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$1,090$3,525$4,105
Total Invoice$19,785$19,497$38,376$42,982$46,669$52,688
Adjustments for Features-5940-8,098-11,651-13,012-18,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,191$19,497$30,278$31,331$33,657$34,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$306$0$1,053$3,379$3,935

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLESXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350
Universal garage door opener   $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control  $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning     $200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector    $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Intermittent wipers $0    
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Body kit $0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
HD radio$50$50 $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Heated front seats   $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats  $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,070$2,420$10,895$14,610$16,035$21,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$8,475$12,190$13,615$19,330
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-8,098-11,651-13,012-18,475

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122018
ModelCorollaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length178.7 in198.3 in
Width69.3 in78.9 in
Height57.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested192587%

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