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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,760

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $7,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,501

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $7,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $23,755
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $21,972
Third-row seat 875 375  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,705
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,400
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Folding third row seats     700
3.5L V6     1,915
Sunroof     900
JBL 9 speakers     640
Third-row seat 744 319  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,364
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
AWD 2,111 2,117 889
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Folding third row seats     560
3.5L V6     1,771
Sunroof     720
JBL 9 speakers     480
Options (change) 9,600 6,610 7,260
Options (change) 8,378 5,838 5,784
Destination 785 785 745
Total Price $39,630 $39,790 $31,760
Total Invoice $36,436 $36,801 $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: $5,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,499
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8269hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$39,630$39,790$31,760
Adjustments for Features-2,650-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,980$36,890$31,760
Cost Above Minimum$90$0$0
Total Invoice$36,436$36,801$28,501
Adjustments for Features-2,436-2,6820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,000$34,119$28,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$119$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
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 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$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$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,825$7,075$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$2,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,436-2,6820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082008
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 Weight4,706 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 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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested92573%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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 link100Yes
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%
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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