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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: $43,970

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,714

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
Model4RunnerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,125 $37,855
Base Invoice $39,022 $35,268
Third-row seat 1,365  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 99  
Floor mats 224  
All-weather floor mats 249 75
Roof rack crossbars 185 120
Cargo cover 155 135
Cargo net 49  
Remote start 499  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Navigation system   795
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Third-row seat 1,214  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 72  
Floor mats 139  
All-weather floor mats 145 64
Roof rack crossbars 110 106
Cargo cover 95 115
Cargo net 35  
Remote start 380  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Navigation system   676
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 2,825 5,290
Options (change) 2,190 4,621
Destination 1,045 825
Total Price $45,995 $43,970
Total Invoice $42,257 $40,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,599
Model Year20182012
Model4RunnerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 15390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20255/50-20
Total Price$45,995$43,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,995$41,750
Total Invoice$42,257$40,714
Adjustments for Features0-2,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,257$38,658

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
Model4RunnerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power retractable rear window$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,185$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,056

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
Model4RunnerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length190.2 in197.1 in
Width75.8 in78.9 in
Height71.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom34.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.7 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft380.7 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 rows150Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%

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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