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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: $40,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,746

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,595 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $35,508 $27,518 $29,578
Third-row seat 1,365 845 845
Floor mats 199    
Roof rack crossbars 185 60 60
4WD w/low range 2,035 2,225 2,225
Power-deployable running boards 1,500    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Third-row seat 1,214 718 718
Floor mats 126    
Roof rack crossbars 110 51 51
4WD w/low range 1,872 1,980 1,980
Power-deployable running boards 1,335    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Sunroof   723 723
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 5,284 9,935 8,235
Options (change) 4,657 8,583 7,138
Destination 810 645 645
Total Price $44,689 $40,780 $41,395
Total Invoice $40,975 $36,746 $37,361

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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: $729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,313
Model Year201220062006
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$44,689$40,780$41,395
Adjustments for Features-3,18000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,509$40,780$41,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$40,975$36,746$37,361
Adjustments for Features-2,91600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,059$36,746$37,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220062006
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power retractable rear window$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Power-deployable running boards$750  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,605$5,425$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,180$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,91600

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
Model4RunnerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.7 in
Length189.9 in193.4 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height71.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,805 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom34.3 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.7 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77545%
Total Not Requested95055%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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