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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: $37,240

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,223

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $41,300 $42,800
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $37,171 $38,520
Convenience Package 995      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 149 149
Remote start 385 385 499 499
Sunroof 850 850    
Rear bumper protector     69 69
Floor mats     228 228
Convenience Package 846      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 85 85
Remote start 327 327 310 310
Sunroof 723 723    
Rear bumper protector     39 39
Floor mats     138 138
Options (change) 4,810 3,305 945 945
Options (change) 4,089 2,810 572 572
Destination 815 815 895 895
Total Price $37,240 $39,670 $43,140 $44,640
Total Invoice $34,223 $36,526 $38,638 $39,987

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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: $1,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $259
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7785, 11785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$37,240$39,670$43,140$44,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-4,640-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,240$37,920$38,500$40,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0$1,575
Total Invoice$34,223$36,526$38,638$39,987
Adjustments for Features0-1,611-4,156-4,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,223$34,915$34,482$35,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$692$0$1,416

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalonAvalon
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray  $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$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,440$6,190$9,080$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$4,640$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,611-4,156-4,089

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20092018
ModelExplorerAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.0 in
Length193.4 in195.3 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 in57.0 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

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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

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

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