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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: $38,425

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,622

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,325 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $31,897 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Third-row seat 1,175      
Navigation system 2,420 795 795 795
Rear spoiler 200      
Trailer Tow Package   570 570 570
Package 202B   2,950    
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140
Third-row seat 940      
Navigation system 1,987 694 694 694
Rear spoiler 160      
Trailer Tow Package   497 497 497
Package 202B   2,575    
Rear bumper protector   66 66 66
Roof rack crossbars   122 122 122
Options (change) 3,795 4,530 1,580 1,580
Options (change) 3,087 3,954 1,379 1,379
Destination 745 895 895 895
Total Price $39,865 $38,425 $40,675 $45,575
Total Invoice $35,729 $35,622 $37,896 $42,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $515
Model Year2009201520152015
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine236hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,865$38,425$40,675$45,575
Adjustments for Features0-440-2,055-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,865$37,985$38,620$42,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$4,360
Total Invoice$35,729$35,622$37,896$42,465
Adjustments for Features0-408-1,915-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,729$35,214$35,981$39,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$767$4,241

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201520152015
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power retractable rear window$350   
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable third row seats$0   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,715$5,155$6,770$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$440$2,055$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-408-1,915-3,010

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
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 Weight4,046 lb.4,535 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%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested197570%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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