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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: $37,165

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $675

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,275

Toyota Avalon XLS   
Difference: $884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $32,145 $35,185
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $28,607 $31,312
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,940 2,000
Remote start 385 385 499 499
Sunroof 850 850    
Preferred Accessory Package     347 347
Power passenger seat (8-way)     740 300
Satellite radio     449 449
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 2,405 1,700
Remote start 327 327 356 356
Sunroof 723 723    
Preferred Accessory Package     236 236
Power passenger seat (8-way)     592 240
Satellite radio     359 359
Options (change) 4,735 3,230 4,975 3,595
Options (change) 4,025 2,746 3,948 2,891
Destination 815 815 720 720
Total Price $37,165 $39,595 $37,840 $39,500
Total Invoice $34,159 $36,462 $33,275 $34,923

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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: $2,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $587
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLSLimited
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, 7360, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,165$39,595$37,840$39,500
Adjustments for Features-1,600-3,3500-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,565$36,245$37,840$37,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$115$0
Total Invoice$34,159$36,462$33,275$34,923
Adjustments for Features-1,471-3,0850-1,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,688$33,377$33,275$33,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$689$0$79

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLSLimited
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 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
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 rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$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$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,630$6,380$3,030$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$3,350$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,471-3,0850-1,569

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20092009
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.3,496 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

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%
Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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