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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: $31,524

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $12,371

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,300

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $11,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerRAV4
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $28,450
Base Invoice $35,268 $26,601
Navigation system 795  
All-weather floor mats 75 200
Roof rack crossbars 120 315
Cargo cover 135  
Power liftgate 495  
AWD 2,000 1,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   225
Navigation system 676  
All-weather floor mats 64 120
Roof rack crossbars 106 210
Cargo cover 115  
Power liftgate 421  
AWD 1,820 1,309
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo net   35
Floor mats   140
Options (change) 5,215 2,189
Options (change) 4,558 1,814
Destination 825 885
Total Price $43,895 $31,524
Total Invoice $40,651 $29,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,821
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,137
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerRAV4
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6176hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18
Total Price$43,895$31,524
Adjustments for Features-4,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,345$31,524
Total Invoice$40,651$29,300
Adjustments for Features-4,2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,437$29,300

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerRAV4
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$9,180$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2140

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in104.7 in
Length197.1 in179.9 in
Width78.9 in72.6 in
Height70.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft373.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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