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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: $33,935

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $13,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,250

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $14,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimLimitedLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $40,196 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Safe and Smart Package 1,295      
Cargo cover 130      
All-weather floor mats 120 249 249 249
Roof rack crossbars 140 315 315 315
Running boards 595 549 549 549
Cargo mat 100      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Floor mats   224 224  
Door sill trim plates   199 199  
Remote start   499 499 499
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     150  
Safe and Smart Package 1,230      
Cargo cover 124      
All-weather floor mats 114 145 145 145
Roof rack crossbars 133 210 210 210
Running boards 565 375 375 375
Cargo mat 95      
Panoramic sunroof 1,610      
Polished alloy wheels 565      
Floor mats   139 139  
Door sill trim plates   179 179  
Remote start   310 310 310
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     134  
Options (change) 4,670 2,035 2,185 1,612
Options (change) 4,436 1,358 1,492 1,040
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $47,755 $33,935 $37,210 $37,357
Total Invoice $45,627 $31,250 $34,475 $34,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,724
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimLimitedLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4176hp 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$47,755$33,935$37,210$37,357
Adjustments for Features-4,8700-1,650-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,885$33,935$35,560$36,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625$2,687
Total Invoice$45,627$31,250$34,475$34,526
Adjustments for Features-4,6530-1,529-679
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,974$31,250$32,946$33,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,696$2,597

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2018201820182018
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 $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Remote app$25   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
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   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
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   
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo tray $40$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   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound$250  $250
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Tachometer$75$75 $75
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$9,300$4,430$6,080$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,870$0$1,650$735
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6530-1,529-679

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in104.7 in
Length198.3 in183.5 in
Width78.9 in72.6 in
Height70.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Platinum

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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