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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: $2,653

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,086

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $32,595 $35,835
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $29,336 $32,252
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,350 1,450
Audiophile Package 510      
Remote start 385 385 499 499
Power passenger seat (8-way)     1,020  
Floor mats     199 199
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,092 1,291
Audiophile Package 433      
Remote start 326 326 280 280
Power passenger seat (8-way)     907  
Floor mats     126 126
Options (change) 4,740 2,940 4,068 2,148
Options (change) 4,028 2,498 3,405 1,697
Destination 785 785 760 760
Total Price $34,770 $36,120 $37,423 $38,743
Total Invoice $32,086 $33,461 $33,501 $34,709

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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: $2,858
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,642
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7660, 12660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,770$36,120$37,423$38,743
Adjustments for Features-685-1,1850-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,085$34,935$37,423$36,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$480$0
Total Invoice$32,086$33,461$33,501$34,709
Adjustments for Features-632-1,0980-1,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,454$32,363$33,501$33,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$909$405$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,715$4,215$3,030$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$1,185$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-632-1,0980-1,613

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorerAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.0 in
Length193.4 in197.6 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height72.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,573 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
JBL, 660W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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