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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: $37,358

Toyota Venza XLE   
Difference: $2,572

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,627

Toyota Venza XLE   
Difference: $3,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerVenzaVenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $29,775 $36,465
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $27,097 $33,183
Luxury Package 1,290      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Cargo cover 90 90    
Remote start 385 385 529 529
Roof rack crossbars 115 115    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,450 1,450
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Premium Package     2,130  
Rear bumper protector     85 85
Floor mats     269 269
3.5L V6     1,825  
Roof rack     485 485
Luxury Package 1,097      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Cargo cover 77 77    
Remote start 326 326 320 320
Roof rack crossbars 97 97    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,319 1,319
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Premium Package     1,896  
Rear bumper protector     52 52
Floor mats     174 174
3.5L V6     1,659  
Roof rack     300 300
Options (change) 9,900 7,410 6,773 2,818
Options (change) 8,632 6,517 5,720 2,165
Destination 785 785 810 810
Total Price $39,930 $40,590 $37,358 $40,093
Total Invoice $36,690 $37,480 $33,627 $36,158

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Venza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Venza XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,167
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerVenzaVenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$39,930$40,590$37,358$40,093
Adjustments for Features0-250-115-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,930$40,340$37,243$38,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0$1,310
Total Invoice$36,690$37,480$33,627$36,158
Adjustments for Features0-231-104-1,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,690$37,249$33,523$34,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$559$0$1,246

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Venza

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerVenzaVenza
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
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 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$6,575$6,825$6,690$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$115$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-104-1,389

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Venza

Model Year20082012
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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