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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: $33,226

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,004

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,636

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $4,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $25,465
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $23,810
Navigation system 795 795 1,240
Package 205A 2,800    
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Folding third row seats     750
Rearview camera     475
Power driver seat     440
AC power outlet     0
3.5L V6     1,920
Bodyside moldings     199
Floor mats     199
Bluetooth cell phone link     299
Remote start     529
Sunroof     900
Navigation system 676 676 1,104
Package 205A 2,380    
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Folding third row seats     668
Rearview camera     424
Power driver seat     392
AC power outlet     0
3.5L V6     1,794
Bodyside moldings     125
Floor mats     126
Bluetooth cell phone link     202
Remote start     380
Sunroof     801
Options (change) 5,310 2,510 6,951
Options (change) 4,518 2,138 6,016
Destination 825 825 810
Total Price $38,230 $41,190 $33,226
Total Invoice $35,370 $38,231 $30,636

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,154
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,097
Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$38,230$41,190$33,226
Adjustments for Features-2,850-4,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,380$36,775$33,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$35,370$38,231$30,636
Adjustments for Features-2,637-4,0980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,733$34,133$30,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerRAV4
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
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 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats  $600
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$6,930$8,495$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$4,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,637-4,0980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122011
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 Weight4,557 lb.3,560 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 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested87529%
Total Not Requested215071%

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%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
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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