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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: $26,790

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $15,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202018201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLEXSEXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,050 $25,550 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Entune Audio with Navigation 525 525        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349        
Floor mats 224 224        
Bodyside moldings 209 209        
All-weather floor mats 239 239 120 120 120 120
Door sill trim plates 199 199        
Cold Weather Package     650      
Package 201A     2,330      
Technology Feature Bundle     935      
Safe and Smart Package     1,295 1,295 1,295  
Cargo mat     100 100 100 100
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695 1,695  
Entune Audio with Navigation 360 388        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274        
Floor mats 139 139        
Bodyside moldings 125 125        
All-weather floor mats 135 135 114 114 114 114
Door sill trim plates 135 135        
Cold Weather Package     619      
Package 201A     2,213      
Technology Feature Bundle     888      
Safe and Smart Package     1,230 1,230 1,230  
Cargo mat     95 95 95 95
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 1,745 1,745 7,125 3,210 3,210 220
Options (change) 1,168 1,196 6,769 3,049 3,049 209
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $26,790 $28,290 $42,140 $46,295 $50,155 $55,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,064
Model Year202020202018201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLEXSEXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine139hp I4169hp I4290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-10T6T6T6T6
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)205/55-16225/40-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$26,790$28,290$42,140$46,295$50,155$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-600-5,280-8,545-9,970-14,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,790$27,690$36,860$37,750$40,185$41,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0$890$3,325$4,285

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202020202018201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimXLEXSEXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
10-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
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 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Curve control  $50$50$50$50
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75    
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 
Cargo tray$40$40    
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$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    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $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
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio$50$50 $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
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$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100  
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$150$150 
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, passenger 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, passenger 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   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
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  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,090$5,690$10,370$13,635$15,060$19,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$5,280$8,545$9,970$14,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-5,044-8,166-9,527-13,390

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202018
ModelCorollaExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length182.3 in198.3 in
Width70.1 in78.9 in
Height56.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight2,911 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 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
13.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.181.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested37517%
Total Not Requested182583%
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%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested125072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested125072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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