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Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,730

Toyota Avalon XLS   
Difference: $1,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,985

Toyota Avalon XLS   
Difference: $3,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelAvalonAvalonExplorerExplorer
TrimXLSLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,225 $33,965 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $27,477 $29,888 $29,319 $32,901
Preferred Accessory Package 347 347    
Stability control 1,090 650    
Navigation system 2,540 1,900 2,505 1,995
Remote start 499 499 385 385
Satellite radio 449 449    
Convenience Package     995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Sunroof     850 850
Preferred Accessory Package 236 236    
Stability control 872 520    
Navigation system 2,105 1,625 2,129 1,696
Remote start 356 356 327 327
Satellite radio 359 359    
Convenience Package     846  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 4,925 3,845 6,045 4,540
Options (change) 3,928 3,096 5,217 3,938
Destination 580 580 815 815
Total Price $36,730 $38,390 $38,475 $40,905
Total Invoice $31,985 $33,564 $35,351 $37,654

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Avalon XLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,381
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelAvalonAvalonExplorerExplorer
TrimXLSLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6268hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12360, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$36,730$38,390$38,475$40,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-2,160-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,730$36,615$36,315$37,245
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$0$930
Total Invoice$31,985$33,564$35,351$37,654
Adjustments for Features0-1,552-1,985-3,369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,985$32,012$33,366$34,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$27$0$919

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelAvalonAvalonExplorerExplorer
TrimXLSLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,830$4,605$4,990$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$2,160$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,552-1,985-3,369

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
ModelAvalonExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in113.7 in
Length197.2 in193.4 in
Width72.8 in73.7 in
Height58.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.483.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLS

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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