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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,152

Toyota Avalon Touring   
Difference: $2,153

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Toyota Avalon Touring   
Difference: $2,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,025 $31,225 $33,965
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $25,932 $27,477 $29,888
Luxury Package 1,700        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Sunroof 850 850 910    
Preferred Accessory Package     347 347 347
Stability control     1,090 1,090 650
CD changer, in-dash     200    
Luxury Package 1,445        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Sunroof 723 723 728    
Preferred Accessory Package     236 236 236
Stability control     872 872 520
CD changer, in-dash     150    
Options (change) 3,460 1,760 2,547 1,437 997
Options (change) 2,942 1,497 1,986 1,108 756
Destination 645 645 580 580 580
Total Price $34,305 $34,920 $32,152 $33,242 $35,542
Total Invoice $31,105 $31,720 $28,498 $29,165 $31,224

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $858
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,425
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6268hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 9?, 9360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,305$34,920$32,152$33,242$35,542
Adjustments for Features-1,645-1,645-3500-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,660$33,275$31,802$33,242$33,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,440$1,965
Total Invoice$31,105$31,720$28,498$29,165$31,224
Adjustments for Features-1,492-1,494-3100-1,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,613$30,226$28,188$29,165$29,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$613$0$977$1,477

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key    $250
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,375$4,375$3,080$2,730$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$1,645$350$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,492-1,494-3100-1,559

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.0 in
Length193.4 in197.2 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height72.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in40.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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