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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: $34,825

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,133

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLE TouringLimitedHybrid XLE TouringHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $35,250 $39,900 $37,000 $41,650
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $31,726 $35,910 $33,299 $37,486
Luxury Package 1,290          
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Audiophile Package 510          
All-weather floor mats 55 55 200 200 200 200
Remote start 385 385 499 499 499 499
Rear bumper protector     69 69 69 69
Floor mats     225 225 225 225
Alarm     299 299 299 299
Luxury Package 1,097          
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Audiophile Package 433          
All-weather floor mats 47 47 120 120 120 120
Remote start 326 326 310 310 310 310
Rear bumper protector     38 38 38 38
Floor mats     140 140 140 140
Alarm     180 180 180 180
Options (change) 4,795 2,995 1,292 1,292 1,292 1,292
Options (change) 4,075 2,545 788 788 788 788
Destination 785 785 810 810 810 810
Total Price $34,825 $36,175 $37,352 $42,002 $39,102 $43,752
Total Invoice $32,133 $33,508 $33,324 $37,508 $34,897 $39,084

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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: $2,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,212
Model Year200820082014201420142014
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)190, 7190, 7?, 9785, 11?, 9785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,825$36,175$37,352$42,002$39,102$43,752
Adjustments for Features-95-595-75-2,8000-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,730$35,580$37,277$39,202$39,102$41,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$1,925$1,825$3,750
Total Invoice$32,133$33,508$33,324$37,508$34,897$39,084
Adjustments for Features-88-551-67-2,5000-2,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,045$32,957$33,257$35,008$34,897$36,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0$1,751$1,640$3,393

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200820082014201420142014
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
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Cargo tray  $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
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 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
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
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    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75 $75
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
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
Door sill trim plates   $100 $100
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,750$4,230$6,955$4,155$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$595$75$2,800$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-88-551-67-2,5000-2,434

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082014
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
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE Touring

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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