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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: $35,710

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,347

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $35,325
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $31,897
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Third-row seat 845 845 1,175
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Third-row seat 718 718 940
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Options (change) 4,865 3,165 1,175
Options (change) 4,184 2,739 940
Destination 645 645 745
Total Price $35,710 $36,325 $37,245
Total Invoice $32,347 $32,962 $33,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $455
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8236hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$35,710$36,325$37,245
Adjustments for Features00-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,710$36,325$36,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,347$32,962$33,582
Adjustments for Features00-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,347$32,962$32,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year200620062009
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
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Rear seat audio controls  $25
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$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$865
Value of Feature Adjustments00-780

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20062009
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

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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