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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: $38,905

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,004

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $35,325
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $31,897
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Package 202A 3,075    
Navigation system 795 795 2,420
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
Third-row seat     1,175
AWD w/low range     2,275
Rear spoiler     200
4.7L V8     1,760
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
Package 202A 2,614    
Navigation system 676 676 1,987
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
Third-row seat     940
AWD w/low range     2,055
Rear spoiler     160
4.7L V8     1,589
Options (change) 6,560 3,485 7,830
Options (change) 5,700 3,086 6,731
Destination 825 825 745
Total Price $38,905 $41,845 $43,900
Total Invoice $36,004 $38,863 $39,373

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,369
Model Year201120112009
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6260hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG14/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$38,905$41,845$43,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,905$40,280$43,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$36,004$38,863$39,373
Adjustments for Features0-1,4530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,004$37,410$39,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,406$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year201120112009
ModelExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
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 
Removable third row seats  $0
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$6,455$8,020$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,4530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorer4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length197.1 in189.2 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height70.4 in69.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,505 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in32.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in24.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft336.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft375.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested220068%
Total Not Requested102532%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 camera200Yes
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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