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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: $35,070

Toyota 4Runner SR5   
Difference: $475

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,595

Toyota 4Runner SR5   
Difference: $1,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelExplorer4Runner4Runner
TrimXLTSR5Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $28,640 $35,325
Base Invoice $27,404 $25,860 $31,897
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275    
Third-row seat 875 805 1,175
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
AWD 2,320    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   220  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   150  
Roof rack   220  
4.7L V8   1,380 1,760
Power front seats   635  
AWD w/low range   2,275 2,275
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234    
Third-row seat 744 644 940
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
AWD 2,112    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   176  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120  
Roof rack   176  
4.7L V8   1,313 1,589
Power front seats   508  
AWD w/low range   2,053 2,055
Options (change) 5,450 5,685 5,210
Options (change) 4,851 4,990 4,584
Destination 815 745 745
Total Price $35,545 $35,070 $41,280
Total Invoice $33,070 $31,595 $37,226

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota 4Runner SR5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,281
Model Year201020092009
ModelExplorer4Runner4Runner
TrimXLTSR5Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8260hp V8260hp V8
TransmissionA6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/17 MPG14/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4160, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16265/70-16265/60-18
Total Price$35,545$35,070$41,280
Adjustments for Features0-2,005-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,545$33,065$37,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,255
Total Invoice$33,070$31,595$37,226
Adjustments for Features0-1,806-3,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,070$29,789$33,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,866

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year201020092009
ModelExplorer4Runner4Runner
TrimXLTSR5Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Safety key$5  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates $150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Removable third row seats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,705$5,710$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,806-3,571

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20102009
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 XLT

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%
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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested15025%
Total Not Requested45075%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

Leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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%

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