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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: $38,888

Toyota Venza   
Difference: $2,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,932

Toyota Venza   
Difference: $3,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerVenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $27,125
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $24,821
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,500
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Remote start 385 385 529
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,680
Third-row seat 875 375  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,450
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Comfort Package     2,100
JBL 13 speakers     1,080
Rear bumper protector     85
Floor mats     269
3.5L V6     1,825
Roof rack     485
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,335
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Remote start 326 326 320
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,496
Third-row seat 744 319  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,319
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Comfort Package     1,869
JBL 13 speakers     962
Rear bumper protector     52
Floor mats     174
3.5L V6     1,524
Roof rack     300
Options (change) 11,615 8,625 11,003
Options (change) 10,090 7,550 9,351
Destination 785 785 760
Total Price $41,645 $41,805 $38,888
Total Invoice $38,148 $38,513 $34,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Venza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Venza
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,337
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerVenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$41,645$41,805$38,888
Adjustments for Features-960-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,685$40,595$38,888
Cost Above Minimum$90$0$0
Total Invoice$38,148$38,513$34,932
Adjustments for Features-879-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,269$37,398$34,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$129$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Venza

Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerVenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,700$5,950$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$1,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-879-1,1150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Venza

Model Year20082011
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 Weight4,706 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Toyota Venza

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
JBL, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested137586%
Total Not Requested22514%
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%

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