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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: $36,300

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $830

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,801

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLE TouringLimitedHybrid XLE TouringHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $36,080 $39,120 $37,800 $41,700
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $32,473 $35,261 $34,019 $37,530
Side curtain airbags 560 560        
Luxury Package 1,700          
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350        
Sunroof 850 850        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Floor mats     225 225 225 225
Side curtain airbags 476 476        
Luxury Package 1,445          
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298        
Sunroof 723 723        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Floor mats     140 140 140 140
Options (change) 5,455 3,755 225 225 225 225
Options (change) 4,638 3,193 140 140 140 140
Destination 645 645 825 825 825 825
Total Price $36,300 $36,915 $37,130 $40,170 $38,850 $42,750
Total Invoice $32,801 $33,416 $33,438 $36,226 $34,984 $38,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon XLE Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $142
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLE TouringLimitedHybrid XLE TouringHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6268hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H156hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5T6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 9785, 11?, 9785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,300$36,915$37,130$40,170$38,850$42,750
Adjustments for Features00-865-3,040-790-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$36,915$36,265$37,130$38,060$39,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$865$1,795$3,520
Total Invoice$32,801$33,416$33,438$36,226$34,984$38,495
Adjustments for Features00-779-2,742-711-2,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,801$33,416$32,659$33,484$34,273$35,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$825$1,614$3,166

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLE TouringLimitedHybrid XLE TouringHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100  
CVT    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 $250
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Running boards$350$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0 $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0    
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350    
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,950$4,815$6,990$4,740$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$865$3,040$790$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments00-779-2,742-711-2,670

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.0 in
Length193.4 in195.2 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.2 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft316.0 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 XLE Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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