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Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,710

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,391

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,325 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $31,897 $29,319 $32,901
Third-row seat 1,175 875  
Navigation system 2,420 2,505 1,995
4.7L V8 1,760    
AWD w/low range 2,275    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,320
Third-row seat 940 744  
Navigation system 1,987 2,129 1,696
4.7L V8 1,589    
AWD w/low range 2,055    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 7,630 8,280 5,900
Options (change) 6,571 7,257 5,234
Destination 745 815 815
Total Price $43,700 $40,710 $42,265
Total Invoice $39,213 $37,391 $38,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,239
Model Year200920092009
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/17 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$43,700$40,710$42,265
Adjustments for Features-6500-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,050$40,710$41,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$455
Total Invoice$39,213$37,391$38,950
Adjustments for Features-5830-1,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,630$37,391$37,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$545

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power retractable rear window$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Removable third row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,290$5,640$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5830-1,014

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
Model4RunnerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.7 in
Length189.2 in193.4 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height69.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,505 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom32.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom24.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Removable third row seats0No
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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