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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: $43,757

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $9,068

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,032

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $11,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalon
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $41,300
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $37,171
Package 401A 3,875    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 29
All-weather floor mats 120 120 149
Cargo mat 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Floor mats     228
Bodyside moldings     209
Rear bumper protector     69
Illuminated door sill trim plates     379
Remote start     499
Package 401A 3,681    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 19
All-weather floor mats 114 114 85
Cargo mat 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Floor mats     138
Bodyside moldings     125
Rear bumper protector     39
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Remote start     310
Options (change) 5,880 310 1,562
Options (change) 5,586 295 966
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $52,825 $55,245 $43,757
Total Invoice $50,464 $52,802 $39,032

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,068
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,722
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalon
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12500, 12785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$52,825$55,245$43,757
Adjustments for Features-5,945-8,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,880$46,825$43,757
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0
Total Invoice$50,464$52,802$39,032
Adjustments for Features-5,679-8,0480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,785$44,754$39,032
Cost Above Minimum$31$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerAvalon
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$12,410$14,885$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,945$8,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,679-8,0480

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in111.0 in
Length198.3 in195.3 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,461 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.2 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested267573%
Total Not Requested96527%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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