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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: $38,720

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,662

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,325 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $31,897 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation system 2,420 1,995 1,995
Third-row seat 1,175 875 375
4.7L V8 1,760    
AWD w/low range 2,275    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Luxury Package   1,290  
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,325
Navigation system 1,987 1,696 1,696
Third-row seat 940 744 319
4.7L V8 1,589    
AWD w/low range 2,055    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Luxury Package   1,097  
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
4WD w/low range   2,111 2,117
Options (change) 7,630 8,690 6,395
Options (change) 6,571 7,604 5,655
Destination 745 785 785
Total Price $43,700 $38,720 $39,575
Total Invoice $39,213 $35,662 $36,618

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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: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,663
Model Year200920082008
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$38,720$39,575
Adjustments for Features-9900-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,710$38,720$39,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$355
Total Invoice$39,213$35,662$36,618
Adjustments for Features-8880-463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,325$35,662$36,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$493

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920082008
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 
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
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
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$5,715$4,725$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-8880-463

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
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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