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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: $33,692

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,633

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,027

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Luxury Package 1,290        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Audiophile Package 510        
Cargo cover 90 90      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 239 239 239
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 315 315 315
Remote start 385 385 499 499 499
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Floor mats     225 225  
Running boards     549 549 549
Luxury Package 1,097        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Audiophile Package 433        
Cargo cover 77 77      
All-weather floor mats 47 47 135 135 135
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 210 210 210
Remote start 326 326 310 310 310
Obstacle detection, rear 251        
Floor mats     140 140  
Running boards     375 375 375
Options (change) 5,295 3,200 1,827 1,827 1,602
Options (change) 4,500 2,719 1,170 1,170 1,030
Destination 785 785 960 960 960
Total Price $35,325 $36,380 $33,692 $36,817 $37,312
Total Invoice $32,558 $33,682 $31,027 $34,118 $34,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,798
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,446
Model Year20082008201720172017
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)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$35,325$36,380$33,692$36,817$37,312
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,165-4,715-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$36,130$30,527$32,102$33,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$1,575$2,785
Total Invoice$32,558$33,682$31,027$34,118$34,481
Adjustments for Features0-231-2,915-4,369-3,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,558$33,451$28,112$29,749$30,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$893$0$1,637$2,672

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082008201720172017
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
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
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
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
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
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
Door sill trim plates    $100
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 
Alloy wheels$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,215$4,465$7,380$8,930$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,165$4,715$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-2,915-4,369-3,697

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082017
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Platinum

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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