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Toyota Solara vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,018

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $9,377

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,881

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $9,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelSolaraExplorerExplorer
TrimSLE V6Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,405 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $23,764 $31,044 $33,774
Stability control 650    
Side curtain airbags 400    
Floor mats 184    
Satellite radio 449    
Navigation system 1,350 1,995  
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Stability control 559    
Side curtain airbags 344    
Floor mats 112    
Satellite radio 359    
Navigation system 1,163 1,696  
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 3,033 5,300 4,155
Options (change) 2,537 4,584 3,610
Destination 580 815 815
Total Price $30,018 $39,395 $41,250
Total Invoice $26,881 $36,443 $38,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,172
Model Year200620102010
ModelSolaraExplorerExplorer
TrimSLE V6Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine225hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$30,018$39,395$41,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,665-4,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,018$35,730$36,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,005
Total Invoice$26,881$36,443$38,199
Adjustments for Features0-3,390-4,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,881$33,053$34,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$965

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620102010
ModelSolaraExplorerExplorer
TrimSLE V6Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,955$5,620$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,665$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,390-4,181

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
ModelSolaraExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in113.7 in
Length192.5 in193.4 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
13.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122544%
Total Not Requested155056%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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