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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: $41,945

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,597

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,441

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $38,400
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $35,328
Third-row seat 875   1,365
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 1,420
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
Remote start 385 385 529
4WD w/low range 2,320 2,320 2,035
Roof rack crossbars     185
Floor mats     199
Running boards     599
Third-row seat 744   1,214
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,263
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Remote start 327 327 380
4WD w/low range 2,112 2,112 1,872
Roof rack crossbars     110
Floor mats     126
Running boards     359
Options (change) 9,515 7,135 6,332
Options (change) 8,307 6,284 5,324
Destination 815 815 810
Total Price $41,945 $43,500 $45,542
Total Invoice $38,441 $40,000 $41,462

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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: $1,182
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $822
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/60-20
Total Price$41,945$43,500$45,542
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,945$42,400$43,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0
Total Invoice$38,441$40,000$41,462
Adjustments for Features0-1,011-2,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,441$38,989$39,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year200920092011
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 
911 assist$25$25 
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, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,015$7,115$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,011-2,199

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20092011
ModelExplorer4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.8 in
Length193.4 in189.9 in
Width73.7 in75.8 in
Height72.8 in71.5 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.24.0 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

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?
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%

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

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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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