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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,705

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,043

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $34,350
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $30,674
Luxury Package 1,700    
Third-row seat 845 845 1,175
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Side curtain airbags 560 560 650
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,420
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Third-row seat 718 718 940
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Side curtain airbags 476 476 559
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,987
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Options (change) 6,860 5,160 4,245
Options (change) 5,880 4,435 3,486
Destination 645 645 605
Total Price $37,705 $38,320 $39,200
Total Invoice $34,043 $34,658 $34,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota 4Runner Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $400
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8236hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$37,705$38,320$39,200
Adjustments for Features00-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,705$38,320$37,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$34,043$34,658$34,765
Adjustments for Features00-1,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,043$34,658$33,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power retractable rear window  $350
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
Rearview camera  $200
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,400$2,400$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,122

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorer4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.8 in
Length193.4 in189.2 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height72.8 in69.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in32.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in24.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft336.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft375.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Removable third row seats0No
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%

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