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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: $32,115

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $8,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $7,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $24,665
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $23,061
Third-row seat 875 375  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,240
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     750
Power driver seat     440
3.5L V6     1,920
Sunroof     900
Third-row seat 744 319  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,080
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     600
Power driver seat     352
3.5L V6     1,797
Sunroof     720
Options (change) 10,300 7,310 6,650
Options (change) 8,973 6,433 5,438
Destination 785 785 800
Total Price $40,330 $40,490 $32,115
Total Invoice $37,031 $37,396 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,414
Model Year200820082010
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?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$40,330$40,490$32,115
Adjustments for Features-2,525-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,805$37,715$32,115
Cost Above Minimum$90$0$0
Total Invoice$37,031$37,396$29,299
Adjustments for Features-2,318-2,5630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,713$34,833$29,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$120$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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$7,000$7,250$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,318-2,5630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082010
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.3,680 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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
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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