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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: $32,268

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,027

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,955

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $25,330
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $23,684
Third-row seat 845 375  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Remote start 385 385 529
Sunroof 850 850 900
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Folding third row seats     750
Power driver seat     440
AC power outlet     0
3.5L V6     1,920
Floor mats     199
AWD     1,390
Third-row seat 718 319  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326 380
Sunroof 723 723 801
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Satellite radio 166 166  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Folding third row seats     668
Power driver seat     392
AC power outlet     0
3.5L V6     1,794
Floor mats     126
AWD     1,300
Options (change) 6,190 5,210 6,128
Options (change) 5,351 4,519 5,461
Destination 735 735 810
Total Price $35,295 $37,060 $32,268
Total Invoice $32,876 $34,615 $29,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,517
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,304
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8269hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/65-17
Total Price$35,295$37,060$32,268
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,295$35,635$30,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0
Total Invoice$32,876$34,615$29,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,331-1,383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,876$33,284$28,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$408$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,900$5,325$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,331-1,383

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20072012
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.3,680 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 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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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