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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: $31,760

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $8,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,501

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $8,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $23,755
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $21,972
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,400
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 201A 2,075    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,095  
Folding third row seats     700
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,705
JBL 9 speakers     640
3.5L V6     1,915
Sunroof     900
AWD 1,820 1,820 889
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 201A 1,764    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,798  
Folding third row seats     560
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,364
JBL 9 speakers     480
3.5L V6     1,771
Sunroof     720
Options (change) 7,885 5,810 7,260
Options (change) 6,844 5,080 5,784
Destination 825 825 745
Total Price $40,230 $44,170 $31,760
Total Invoice $37,148 $40,857 $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: $5,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,163
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$40,230$44,170$31,760
Adjustments for Features-2,690-5,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,540$38,265$31,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$37,148$40,857$28,501
Adjustments for Features-2,484-5,4620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,664$35,395$28,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$731$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$9,430$12,645$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$5,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,484-5,4620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in104.7 in
Length197.1 in181.1 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,655 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested42527%
Total Not Requested115073%

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 control250Yes
Total Requested95093%
Total Not Requested757%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
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 control250Yes
Total Requested125094%
Total Not Requested756%

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