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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: $44,584

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelExplorerAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimLimitedLimitedHybrid LimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $42,425 $43,400 $42,825
Package 302A / 303A 4,500      
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
All-weather floor mats 75 149 149 149
Bodyside moldings   209 209 209
Cargo net   49 49 49
Floor mats   228 228 228
Remote start   499 499 499
Package 302A / 303A 3,825      
Polished alloy wheels 506      
Panoramic sunroof 1,356      
All-weather floor mats 64 85 85 85
Bodyside moldings   125 125 125
Cargo net   35 35 35
Floor mats   138 138 138
Remote start   310 310 310
Options (change) 6,765 1,134 1,134 1,134
Options (change) 5,751 693 693 693
Destination 825 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $45,445 $44,584 $45,559 $44,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Avalon Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,495
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelExplorerAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimLimitedLimitedHybrid LimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6301hp V6176hp I4 H301hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12785, 11785, 11785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$45,445$44,584$45,559$44,984
Adjustments for Features-1,800-1750-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,645$44,409$45,559$44,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$1,250$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelExplorerAvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimLimitedLimitedHybrid LimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
FWD$0$0$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$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Curve control$50   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,905$7,280$7,105$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$175$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,657-70-26

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122021
ModelExplorerAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in113.0 in
Length197.1 in195.9 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in40.3 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 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft316.1 ft3

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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 system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

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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