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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: $7,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $8,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelSolaraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLE V6XLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,155 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $24,438 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
Stability control 650      
Floor mats 184      
Satellite radio 449      
Navigation system 1,300 795 795 795
Package 202A   2,250    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Stability control 559      
Floor mats 112      
Satellite radio 359      
Navigation system 1,115 694 694 694
Package 202A   1,963    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 2,583 4,640 2,390 2,390
Options (change) 2,145 4,049 2,086 2,086
Destination 720 895 895 895
Total Price $30,458 $38,215 $41,385 $44,065
Total Invoice $27,303 $35,418 $38,509 $41,008

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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: $3,482
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,153
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelSolaraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLE V6XLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,458$38,215$41,385$44,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-5,840-7,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,458$33,940$35,545$37,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,605$3,060
Total Invoice$27,303$35,418$38,509$41,008
Adjustments for Features0-3,962-5,434-6,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,303$31,456$33,075$34,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,619$2,977

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelSolaraExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLE V6XLTLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,280$7,555$9,120$10,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275$5,840$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,962-5,434-6,575

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
ModelSolaraExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.6 in
Length192.5 in197.1 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height56.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
13.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.880.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested107540%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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