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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: $30,458

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $4,782

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $5,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820072007
ModelSolaraExplorerExplorer
TrimSLE V6Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,155 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $24,438 $26,790 $29,361
Stability control 650    
Floor mats 184    
Satellite radio 449 195 195
Navigation system 1,300 1,995 1,995
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,450  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Sunroof   850 850
Stability control 559    
Floor mats 112    
Satellite radio 359 166 166
Navigation system 1,115 1,696 1,696
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,232  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 2,583 6,135 4,685
Options (change) 2,145 5,307 4,075
Destination 720 735 735
Total Price $30,458 $35,240 $36,535
Total Invoice $27,303 $32,832 $34,171

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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: $2,887
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,763
Model Year200820072007
ModelSolaraExplorerExplorer
TrimSLE V6Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$30,458$35,240$36,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,895-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,458$33,345$34,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045
Total Invoice$27,303$32,832$34,171
Adjustments for Features0-1,766-2,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,303$31,066$32,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,099

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820072007
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 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,155$4,050$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,766-2,006

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082007
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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested97557%
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

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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