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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: $42,005

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,048

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,454

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,365 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $37,402 $27,273 $30,178
Third-row seat 1,365 875 375
Floor mats 225    
All-weather floor mats 200 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 185 115 115
Remote start 499 385 385
Power-deployable running boards 1,500 695 695
4WD w/low range 2,035 2,320 2,325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,819    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat 1,214 744 319
Floor mats 140    
All-weather floor mats 120 47 47
Roof rack crossbars 110 97 97
Remote start 310 326 326
Power-deployable running boards 1,335 591 591
4WD w/low range 1,872 2,111 2,117
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,459    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Options (change) 7,828 11,975 9,385
Options (change) 6,560 10,396 8,196
Destination 860 785 785
Total Price $49,053 $42,005 $42,565
Total Invoice $44,822 $38,454 $39,159

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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: $3,778
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,380
Model Year201420082008
Model4RunnerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 15190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$49,053$42,005$42,565
Adjustments for Features-3,2700-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,783$42,005$42,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$310
Total Invoice$44,822$38,454$39,159
Adjustments for Features-2,9880-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,834$38,454$38,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420082008
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,220$5,950$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,270$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9880-230

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142008
Model4RunnerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.7 in
Length190.2 in193.4 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height71.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,805 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
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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