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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: $37,616

Toyota Venza XLE   
Difference: $9,609

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,786

Toyota Venza XLE   
Difference: $10,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelExplorerVenzaVenza
TrimSportXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $29,775 $36,465
Base Invoice $40,191 $27,097 $33,183
Navigation system 795    
Cargo cover 130    
Rear bumper protector 75 85 85
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Power liftgate 495    
Roof rack crossbars 140    
Premium Package   2,130  
Bodyside moldings   209 209
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   269 269
Remote start   529 529
3.5L V6   1,825  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Roof rack   485 485
Navigation system 694    
Cargo cover 114    
Rear bumper protector 66 52 52
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Power liftgate 432    
Roof rack crossbars 122    
Premium Package   1,896  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Cargo net   34 34
Floor mats   174 174
Remote start   320 320
3.5L V6   1,659  
AWD   1,319 1,319
Roof rack   300 300
Options (change) 3,230 7,031 3,076
Options (change) 2,820 5,879 2,324
Destination 895 810 810
Total Price $47,225 $37,616 $40,351
Total Invoice $43,906 $33,786 $36,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Venza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Venza XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,494
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,224
Model Year201520122012
ModelExplorerVenzaVenza
TrimSportXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$47,225$37,616$40,351
Adjustments for Features-3,1150-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,110$37,616$38,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,310
Total Invoice$43,906$33,786$36,317
Adjustments for Features-2,8960-1,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,010$33,786$35,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,248

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Venza

Model Year201520122012
ModelExplorerVenzaVenza
TrimSportXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,905$4,790$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,115$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8960-1,283

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Venza

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerVenza
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length197.1 in189.0 in
Width78.9 in75.0 in
Height70.4 in63.4 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.1 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft370.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Venza XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
JBL, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested55027%
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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