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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: $33,435

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $13,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,910

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $12,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201820182018
ModelExplorerRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimLimitedLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $35,528 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Package 302A / 303A 4,565      
Adaptive cruise control 1,150      
Cargo cover 135      
All-weather floor mats 75 249 249 249
Roof rack crossbars 135 315 315 315
Cargo tray 115      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Cargo net   49 49 49
Door sill trim plates   199 199  
Floor mats   224 224  
Remote start   499 499 499
Package 302A / 303A 3,983      
Adaptive cruise control 1,004      
Cargo cover 118      
All-weather floor mats 66 145 145 145
Roof rack crossbars 118 210 210 210
Cargo tray 99      
Panoramic sunroof 1,392      
Polished alloy wheels 519      
Cargo net   35 35 35
Door sill trim plates   179 179  
Floor mats   139 139  
Remote start   310 310 310
Options (change) 8,365 1,535 1,535 1,112
Options (change) 7,299 1,018 1,018 700
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $47,360 $33,435 $36,560 $36,857
Total Invoice $43,722 $30,910 $34,001 $34,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,321
Model Year2014201820182018
ModelExplorerRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimLimitedLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$47,360$33,435$36,560$36,857
Adjustments for Features-4,8650-1,550-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,495$33,435$35,010$36,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575$2,687
Total Invoice$43,722$30,910$34,001$34,186
Adjustments for Features-4,4910-1,442-682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,231$30,910$32,559$33,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,649$2,594

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2014201820182018
ModelExplorerRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimLimitedLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
CVT  $1000 
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Perimeter scan   $25
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound$250  $250
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
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$0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$10,155$5,290$6,840$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,865$0$1,550$735
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4910-1,442-682

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20142018
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,456 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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested252557%
Total Not Requested187543%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Platinum

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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