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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: $34,791

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $12,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,175

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $11,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerRAV4RAV4
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $30,905 $34,750
Base Invoice $35,268 $28,897 $32,491
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Cargo cover 135    
All-weather floor mats 75 239 239
Roof rack crossbars 120 315 315
AWD 2,000 1,400 1,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Cargo net   49 49
Door sill trim plates   199  
Floor mats   225  
Remote start   499 499
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Cargo cover 115    
All-weather floor mats 64 135 135
Roof rack crossbars 106 210 210
AWD 1,820 1,309 1,309
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Polished alloy wheels 506    
Cargo net   35 35
Door sill trim plates   179  
Floor mats   140  
Remote start   310 310
Options (change) 9,020 2,926 2,502
Options (change) 7,792 2,318 1,999
Destination 825 960 960
Total Price $47,700 $34,791 $38,212
Total Invoice $43,885 $32,175 $35,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,009
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,122
Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerRAV4RAV4
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6176hp I4176hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$47,700$34,791$38,212
Adjustments for Features-3,9000-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,800$34,791$37,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,686
Total Invoice$43,885$32,175$35,450
Adjustments for Features-3,5880-682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,297$32,175$34,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,593

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201220172017
ModelExplorerRAV4RAV4
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan  $25
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo tray $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250 $250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$11,355$7,455$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$0$735
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5880-682

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122017
ModelExplorerRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in104.7 in
Length197.1 in183.5 in
Width78.9 in72.6 in
Height70.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,570 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 in54.3 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 in48.9 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested247560%
Total Not Requested162540%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Platinum

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

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