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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: $39,205

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,729

Toyota 4Runner Limited   
Difference: $589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,325 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $31,897 $30,027 $35,268
Third-row seat 1,175    
Navigation system 2,420 795 795
Rear spoiler 200    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Package 205A   2,800  
Roof rack crossbars   120 120
AWD   2,000 2,000
Third-row seat 940    
Navigation system 1,987 676 676
Rear spoiler 160    
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
Package 205A   2,380  
Roof rack crossbars   106 106
AWD   1,820 1,820
Options (change) 3,795 6,285 3,485
Options (change) 3,087 5,466 3,086
Destination 745 825 825
Total Price $39,865 $39,205 $42,165
Total Invoice $35,729 $36,318 $39,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,565
Model Year200920122012
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine236hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,865$39,205$42,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,865$36,880$38,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$35,729$36,318$39,179
Adjustments for Features0-2,154-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,729$34,164$35,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,400

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920122012
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power retractable rear window$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Removable third row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$4,405$6,730$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,154-3,615

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
Model4RunnerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length189.2 in197.1 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in
Height69.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom32.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom24.1 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.6 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft380.7 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 camera200Yes
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested95031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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