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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: $43,970

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelExplorer4Runner
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $44,670
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Navigation system 795  
AWD 2,000  
Cargo cover 135 155
Roof rack crossbars 120 185
All-weather floor mats 75 249
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Third-row seat   1,365
4WD w/low range   2,035
Cargo net   49
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   99
Floor mats   224
Remote start   499
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Navigation system 676  
AWD 1,820  
Cargo cover 115 95
Roof rack crossbars 106 110
All-weather floor mats 64 145
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Third-row seat   1,214
4WD w/low range   1,870
Cargo net   35
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   72
Floor mats   139
Remote start   380
Options (change) 5,290 4,860
Options (change) 4,621 4,060
Destination 825 1,215
Total Price $43,970 $50,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota 4Runner Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,447
Model Year20122021
ModelExplorer4Runner
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/60-20
Total Price$43,970$50,745
Adjustments for Features0-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,970$50,665

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20122021
ModelExplorer4Runner
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power retractable rear window $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,155$7,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$80
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20122021
ModelExplorer4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length197.1 in190.2 in
Width78.9 in75.8 in
Height70.4 in71.5 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in32.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in34.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in57.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft346.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft388.8 ft3

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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

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%

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