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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: $38,425

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,622

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimXLTLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,000 $38,200 $43,100 $35,325
Base Invoice $30,773 $35,622 $40,191 $31,897
Trailer Tow Package 570 570 570  
Package 202B 2,950      
Navigation system 795 795 795 2,420
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140  
Third-row seat       1,175
Rear spoiler       200
Trailer Tow Package 497 497 497  
Package 202B 2,575      
Navigation system 694 694 694 1,987
Rear bumper protector 66 66 66  
Roof rack crossbars 122 122 122  
Third-row seat       940
Rear spoiler       160
Options (change) 4,530 1,580 1,580 3,795
Options (change) 3,954 1,379 1,379 3,087
Destination 895 895 895 745
Total Price $38,425 $40,675 $45,575 $39,865
Total Invoice $35,622 $37,896 $42,465 $35,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $515
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimXLTLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6236hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$38,425$40,675$45,575$39,865
Adjustments for Features-440-2,055-3,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,985$38,620$42,345$39,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$4,360$0
Total Invoice$35,622$37,896$42,465$35,729
Adjustments for Features-408-1,915-3,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,214$35,981$39,455$35,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$767$4,241$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year2015201520152009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer4Runner
TrimXLTLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power retractable rear window   $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Running boards   $350
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Removable third row seats   $0
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,155$6,770$7,945$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$2,055$3,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-408-1,915-3,0100

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20152009
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 Weight4,535 lb.4,046 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 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested197570%
Total Not Requested85030%

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
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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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