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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,760

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,501

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $23,755
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $21,972
Third-row seat 845 845 845  
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850 850 900
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,705
Audiophile Package 510 510    
Convenience Group 350      
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 60  
Folding third row seats       700
3.5L V6       1,915
JBL 9 speakers       640
AWD       1,400
Third-row seat 718 718 718  
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723 723 720
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,101 1,364
Audiophile Package 433 433    
Convenience Group 298      
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 51  
Folding third row seats       560
3.5L V6       1,771
JBL 9 speakers       480
AWD       889
Options (change) 5,670 5,320 4,810 7,260
Options (change) 4,868 4,570 4,137 5,784
Destination 645 645 645 745
Total Price $34,540 $36,165 $37,970 $31,760
Total Invoice $31,274 $32,733 $34,360 $28,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,770
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8269hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7290, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$34,540$36,165$37,970$31,760
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-2,450-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,540$34,890$35,520$29,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$980$0
Total Invoice$31,274$32,733$34,360$28,501
Adjustments for Features0-1,154-2,217-1,997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,274$31,579$32,143$26,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$869$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Hill descent control   $250
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
External spare tire shell   $100
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards $350$350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,775$4,050$5,225$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$2,450$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,154-2,217-1,997

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in104.7 in
Length193.4 in181.1 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height72.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,655 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Folding third row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested70068%
Total Not Requested32532%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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