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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: $30,973

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $9,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $10,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelSolaraExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLE V6XLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,155 $33,775 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $24,438 $32,255 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Stability control 650        
Floor mats 184        
Xenon HID headlights 515        
Satellite radio 449        
Navigation system 1,300        
Cold Weather Package   650      
Package 201A   2,110      
Technology Feature Bundle   1,095      
Cargo mat   100 100 100 100
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595  
Stability control 559        
Floor mats 112        
Xenon HID headlights 412        
Satellite radio 359        
Navigation system 1,115        
Cold Weather Package   619      
Package 201A   2,004      
Technology Feature Bundle   1,040      
Cargo mat   95 95 95 95
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 3,098 5,550 1,695 1,695 100
Options (change) 2,557 5,273 1,610 1,610 95
Destination 720 945 945 945 945
Total Price $30,973 $40,270 $44,315 $47,995 $54,280
Total Invoice $27,715 $38,473 $42,355 $45,870 $51,879

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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: $3,857
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,561
Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelSolaraExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLE V6XLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,973$40,270$44,315$47,995$54,280
Adjustments for Features0-5,440-8,445-9,645-15,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,973$34,830$35,870$38,350$38,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040$3,520$4,090
Total Invoice$27,715$38,473$42,355$45,870$51,879
Adjustments for Features0-5,197-8,071-9,218-14,681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,715$33,276$34,284$36,652$37,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,008$3,376$3,922

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelSolaraExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSLE V6XLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$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 net$40 $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
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
Rear air vents$100    
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$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $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$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$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   
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$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,365$10,805$13,810$15,010$20,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,440$8,445$9,645$15,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,197-8,071-9,218-14,681

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017
ModelSolaraExplorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.6 in
Length192.5 in198.3 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height56.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
13.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.881.7 ft3

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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
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested35017%
Total Not Requested167583%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

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