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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: $34,770

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,922

Toyota Avalon Touring   
Difference: $164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $29,125 $31,325 $34,065
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $26,022 $27,565 $29,976
Luxury Package 1,290        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 4,005 2,540 1,900
Audiophile Package 510        
Remote start 385 385 499 499 499
Preferred Accessory Package     347 347 347
Stability control     1,090 1,090 650
Alarm     220    
Satellite radio     449 449 449
Luxury Package 1,097        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 3,281 2,105 1,625
Audiophile Package 433        
Remote start 326 326 356 356 356
Preferred Accessory Package     236 236 236
Stability control     872 872 520
Alarm     176    
Satellite radio     359 359 359
Options (change) 4,740 2,940 6,610 4,925 3,845
Options (change) 4,028 2,498 5,280 3,928 3,096
Destination 785 785 620 620 620
Total Price $34,770 $36,120 $36,355 $36,870 $38,530
Total Invoice $32,086 $33,461 $31,922 $32,113 $33,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,097
Model Year20082008200720072007
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)190, 7190, 7360, 12360, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,770$36,120$36,355$36,870$38,530
Adjustments for Features-1,795-2,045-4500-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,975$34,075$35,905$36,870$36,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$965$850
Total Invoice$32,086$33,461$31,922$32,113$33,692
Adjustments for Features-1,656-1,894-3950-1,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,430$31,567$31,527$32,113$32,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,137$0$586$613

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082008200720072007
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
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 
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 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Compass$0$0 $0$0
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,450$4,700$3,105$2,655$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$2,045$450$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,656-1,894-3950-1,552

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082007
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182581%
Total Not Requested42519%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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