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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: $21,914

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $16,196

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,049

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $15,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLEXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,230 $18,180 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $16,896 $16,821 $30,027 $35,268
Entune 1,030 1,030    
Premium Interior Package 300 505    
Premium Package 570 860    
Bodyside moldings 209 209    
Floor mats 200 200    
Cargo net 51 51    
Remote start 529 529    
Navigation system     795 795
Package 205A     2,800  
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Entune 917 917    
Premium Interior Package 267 449    
Premium Package 507 765    
Bodyside moldings 125 125    
Floor mats 127 127    
Cargo net 35 35    
Remote start 380 380    
Navigation system     676 676
Package 205A     2,380  
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Options (change) 2,889 3,384 5,190 2,390
Options (change) 2,358 2,798 4,412 2,032
Destination 795 795 825 825
Total Price $21,914 $22,359 $38,110 $41,070
Total Invoice $20,049 $20,414 $35,264 $38,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,119
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLEXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine132hp I4132hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$21,914$22,359$38,110$41,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-7,180-8,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,914$21,359$30,930$32,325
Cost Above Minimum$555$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$20,049$20,414$35,264$38,125
Adjustments for Features0-913-6,644-8,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,049$19,501$28,620$30,007
Cost Above Minimum$548$0$0$1,387

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimSLEXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed automatic $800  
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 
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 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
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$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Total Value of Features$1,900$2,900$9,080$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$7,180$8,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-913-6,644-8,118

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132012
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 S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested32511%
Total Not Requested270089%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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