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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: $32,954

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,741

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,582

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Luxury Package 1,700        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Cargo cover 80 80      
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 315 315 315
Sunroof 850 850      
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Floor mats     225 225  
Running boards     549 549 549
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Luxury Package 1,445        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Cargo cover 68 68      
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 210 210 210
Sunroof 723 723      
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Floor mats     140 140  
Running boards     375 375 375
Options (change) 5,850 4,150 1,089 1,089 864
Options (change) 4,974 3,529 725 725 585
Destination 645 645 960 960 960
Total Price $36,695 $37,310 $32,954 $36,079 $36,574
Total Invoice $33,137 $33,752 $30,582 $33,673 $34,036

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,531
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,072
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6CVTT6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$36,695$37,310$32,954$36,079$36,574
Adjustments for Features00-3,790-5,340-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,695$37,310$29,164$30,739$32,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,575$2,885
Total Invoice$33,137$33,752$30,582$33,673$34,036
Adjustments for Features00-3,517-4,984-4,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,137$33,752$27,065$28,689$29,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,624$2,760

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100
CVT   $1000 
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100$100   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350    
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$3,875$3,875$7,665$9,215$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,790$5,340$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,517-4,984-4,211

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in104.7 in
Length193.4 in183.5 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height72.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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