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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: $40,045

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,789

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $35,325
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $31,897
Luxury Package 1,290    
Third-row seat 875 375 1,175
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,420
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.7L V8     1,760
AWD w/low range     2,275
Luxury Package 1,097    
Third-row seat 744 319 940
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,987
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.7L V8     1,589
AWD w/low range     2,055
Options (change) 10,015 7,025 7,630
Options (change) 8,731 6,191 6,571
Destination 785 785 745
Total Price $40,045 $40,205 $43,700
Total Invoice $36,789 $37,154 $39,213

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,087
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8260hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG14/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$40,045$40,205$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,045$39,955$42,210
Cost Above Minimum$90$0$0
Total Invoice$36,789$37,154$39,213
Adjustments for Features0-231-1,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,789$36,923$37,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$134$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
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
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,475$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-1,337

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20082009
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 Weight4,706 lb.4,505 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

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