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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: $30,770

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $16,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,603

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $16,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerRAV4
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $22,555
Base Invoice $40,191 $20,862
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Side curtain airbags   650
Folding third row seats   700
3.5L V6   1,915
Sunroof   900
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,705
JBL 9 speakers   340
AWD   1,400
Roof rack crossbars 122  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Side curtain airbags   559
Folding third row seats   560
3.5L V6   1,771
Sunroof   720
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,364
JBL 9 speakers   255
AWD   907
Options (change) 3,730 7,610
Options (change) 3,255 6,136
Destination 895 605
Total Price $47,725 $30,770
Total Invoice $44,341 $27,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,726
Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerRAV4
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$47,725$30,770
Adjustments for Features-5,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,330$30,770
Total Invoice$44,341$27,603
Adjustments for Features-5,0120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,329$27,603

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20152006
ModelExplorerRAV4
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,970$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20152006
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 Weight4,921 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
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 outlet100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
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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