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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: $42,035

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,518

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $35,325
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $31,897
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Convenience Package 995    
Third-row seat 875   1,175
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,420
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.7L V8     1,760
AWD w/low range     2,275
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Convenience Package 846    
Third-row seat 744   940
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,987
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.7L V8     1,589
AWD w/low range     2,055
Options (change) 9,605 6,530 7,630
Options (change) 8,384 5,770 6,571
Destination 815 815 745
Total Price $42,035 $42,895 $43,700
Total Invoice $38,518 $39,486 $39,213

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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: $515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $337
Model Year200920092009
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$42,035$42,895$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-850-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,035$42,045$42,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0
Total Invoice$38,518$39,486$39,213
Adjustments for Features0-782-1,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,518$38,704$38,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$186$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year200920092009
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600 $600
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Removable third row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,990$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-782-1,032

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20092009
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

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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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