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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: $41,035

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,963

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $42,125
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $39,022
Luxury Package 1,700    
Third-row seat 845 845 1,365
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 185
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225 2,035
Floor mats     224
Power-deployable running boards     1,500
Luxury Package 1,445    
Third-row seat 718 718 1,214
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 110
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980 1,870
Floor mats     139
Power-deployable running boards     1,335
Options (change) 10,190 8,490 5,309
Options (change) 8,800 7,355 4,668
Destination 645 645 1,045
Total Price $41,035 $41,650 $48,479
Total Invoice $36,963 $37,578 $44,735

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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: $3,864
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,468
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG17/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/60-20
Total Price$41,035$41,650$48,479
Adjustments for Features00-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,035$41,650$44,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$36,963$37,578$44,735
Adjustments for Features00-3,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,963$37,578$41,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,225$5,225$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,304

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorer4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.8 in
Length193.4 in190.2 in
Width73.7 in75.8 in
Height72.8 in71.5 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in32.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in34.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft346.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft388.8 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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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