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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: $41,831

Toyota 4Runner Limited   
Difference: $539

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,246

Toyota 4Runner Limited   
Difference: $1,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorer4Runner
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,200 $38,595
Base Invoice $35,622 $35,508
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Navigation system 795  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Cargo tray 100 99
Roof rack crossbars 140 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Third-row seat   1,365
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   199
Remote start   529
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Navigation system 694  
Rear bumper protector 66  
Cargo tray 87 64
Roof rack crossbars 122 110
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Third-row seat   1,214
Cargo net   34
Floor mats   126
Remote start   380
Options (change) 3,275 2,426
Options (change) 2,858 1,928
Destination 895 810
Total Price $42,370 $41,831
Total Invoice $39,375 $38,246

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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: $561
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $107
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorer4Runner
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/60-20
Total Price$42,370$41,831
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,270$41,831
Total Invoice$39,375$38,246
Adjustments for Features-1,0220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,353$38,246

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorer4Runner
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
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
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$5,955$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0220

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorer4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length197.1 in189.9 in
Width78.9 in75.8 in
Height70.4 in71.5 in
Curb Weight4,534 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.24.0 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
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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