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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: $40,100

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $4,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,403

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $5,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerAvalon
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $35,185
Base Invoice $35,268 $31,312
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Preferred Accessory Package   347
Power passenger seat (8-way)   300
Navigation system   2,000
Remote start   499
Satellite radio   449
Adaptive cruise control   600
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Preferred Accessory Package   236
Power passenger seat (8-way)   240
Navigation system   1,700
Remote start   356
Satellite radio   359
Adaptive cruise control   480
Options (change) 6,095 4,195
Options (change) 5,181 3,371
Destination 825 720
Total Price $44,775 $40,100
Total Invoice $41,274 $35,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $418
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerAvalon
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$44,775$40,100
Adjustments for Features-5,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,860$40,100
Total Invoice$41,274$35,403
Adjustments for Features-5,4530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,821$35,403

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerAvalon
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$9,605$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4530

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.0 in
Length197.1 in197.2 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft314.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested217552%
Total Not Requested200048%

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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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