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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Venza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Venza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,953

Toyota Venza XLE   
Difference: $687

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,380

Toyota Venza XLE   
Difference: $608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerVenzaVenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,775 $36,465
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $27,097 $33,183
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Cargo cover 80 80    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60    
Sunroof 850 850    
Premium Package     2,130  
Bodyside moldings     209 209
Floor mats     269 269
3.5L V6     1,825  
AWD     1,450 1,450
Roof rack     485 485
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Cargo cover 68 68    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51    
Sunroof 723 723    
Premium Package     1,896  
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Floor mats     174 174
3.5L V6     1,659  
AWD     1,319 1,319
Roof rack     300 300
Options (change) 6,795 5,095 6,368 2,413
Options (change) 5,825 4,380 5,473 1,918
Destination 645 645 810 810
Total Price $37,640 $38,255 $36,953 $39,688
Total Invoice $33,988 $34,603 $33,380 $35,911

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Venza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Venza XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,102
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,789
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerVenzaVenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$37,640$38,255$36,953$39,688
Adjustments for Features00-2,415-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,640$38,255$34,538$35,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,310
Total Invoice$33,988$34,603$33,380$35,911
Adjustments for Features00-2,181-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,988$34,603$31,199$32,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,237

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Venza

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerVenzaVenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,375$4,375$6,790$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,415$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,181-3,475

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Venza

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerVenza
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.3 in
Length193.4 in189.0 in
Width73.7 in75.0 in
Height72.8 in63.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft370.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Venza XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
JBL, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
268 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
245/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Toyota Venza Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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