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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: $39,865

Toyota 4Runner Limited   
Difference: $1,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,729

Toyota 4Runner Limited   
Difference: $3,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018201820182018
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,325 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $31,897 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Third-row seat 1,175        
Navigation system 2,420        
Rear spoiler 200        
Package 202A   4,100      
Technology Feature Bundle   935      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570    
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140 140
Running boards   595 595 595 595
Third-row seat 940        
Navigation system 1,987        
Rear spoiler 160        
Package 202A   3,895      
Technology Feature Bundle   888      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542    
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133 133
Running boards   565 565 565 565
Options (change) 3,795 6,340 1,305 735 735
Options (change) 3,087 6,023 1,240 698 698
Destination 745 995 995 995 995
Total Price $39,865 $41,355 $44,390 $47,680 $55,670
Total Invoice $35,729 $39,507 $42,431 $45,576 $53,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota 4Runner Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,160
Model Year20092018201820182018
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine236hp V6290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,865$41,355$44,390$47,680$55,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,740-5,105-6,130-13,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,865$38,615$39,285$41,550$42,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$2,935$4,010
Total Invoice$35,729$39,507$42,431$45,576$53,205
Adjustments for Features0-2,618-4,880-5,859-12,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,729$36,889$37,551$39,717$40,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$662$2,828$3,849

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018201820182018
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power retractable rear window$350    
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125    
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Removable third row seats$0    
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,040$7,780$10,145$11,170$18,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,740$5,105$6,130$13,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,618-4,880-5,859-12,467

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
Model4RunnerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length189.2 in198.3 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in
Height69.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft381.7 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

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested175049%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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