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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: $24,616

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $13,569

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,575

Toyota Corolla XSE   
Difference: $12,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimXSEXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,680 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $21,000 $30,027 $35,268
Entune Audio with Navigation 525    
Bodyside moldings 209    
Floor mats 129    
All-weather floor mats 139 75 75
Cargo net 49    
Navigation system   795 795
Package 205A   2,800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Entune Audio with Navigation 364    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Floor mats 80    
All-weather floor mats 86 64 64
Cargo net 35    
Navigation system   676 676
Package 205A   2,380  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 1,051 5,265 2,465
Options (change) 690 4,476 2,096
Destination 885 825 825
Total Price $24,616 $38,185 $41,145
Total Invoice $22,575 $35,328 $38,189

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,449
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,792
Model Year201720122012
ModelCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimXSEXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine132hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$24,616$38,185$41,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,120-3,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,616$36,065$37,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$22,575$35,328$38,189
Adjustments for Features0-1,961-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,575$33,367$34,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,402

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720122012
ModelCorollaExplorerExplorer
TrimXSEXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50 $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,235$8,355$9,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,120$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,961-3,420

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelCorollaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length182.6 in197.1 in
Width69.9 in78.9 in
Height57.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,821 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 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
13.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0No
Total Requested625100%
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?
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested77526%
Total Not Requested225074%

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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