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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: $39,092

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $3,433

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,928

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $4,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerAvalon
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $35,835
Base Invoice $35,268 $32,252
Package 301A 2,250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation system   1,450
Floor mats   199
Rear spoiler   349
Remote start   499
Package 301A 1,913  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Navigation system   1,291
Floor mats   126
Rear spoiler   219
Remote start   280
Options (change) 3,845 2,497
Options (change) 3,269 1,916
Destination 825 760
Total Price $42,525 $39,092
Total Invoice $39,362 $34,928

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $193
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,435
Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerAvalon
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$42,525$39,092
Adjustments for Features-3,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,285$39,092
Total Invoice$39,362$34,928
Adjustments for Features-2,9990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,363$34,928

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122011
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 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$7,630$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9990

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.0 in
Length197.1 in197.6 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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