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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,849

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $14,086

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,637

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $14,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $28,450
Base Invoice $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $26,601
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 200
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 315
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Cargo tray 100 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Package 401A   4,300    
Technology Package       725
Cargo net       49
Floor mats       225
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619      
All-weather floor mats 71 71 71 120
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 210
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Cargo tray 95 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515    
Package 401A   4,085    
Technology Package       646
Cargo net       35
Floor mats       140
Options (change) 2,690 6,340 445 1,514
Options (change) 2,557 6,023 423 1,151
Destination 945 945 945 885
Total Price $44,935 $50,785 $54,360 $30,849
Total Invoice $42,944 $48,511 $51,955 $28,637

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,346
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,866
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6176hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$44,935$50,785$54,360$30,849
Adjustments for Features-6,740-9,230-13,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,195$41,555$41,230$30,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,360$3,035$0
Total Invoice$42,944$48,511$51,955$28,637
Adjustments for Features-6,441-8,817-12,5490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,503$39,694$39,406$28,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,191$2,903$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2016201620162015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels $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$10,955$13,445$17,345$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,740$9,230$13,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,441-8,817-12,5490

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20162015
ModelExplorerRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in104.7 in
Length198.3 in179.9 in
Width78.9 in72.6 in
Height70.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested152550%
Total Not Requested155050%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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