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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: $38,023

Toyota Avalon   
Difference: $1,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,041

Toyota Avalon   
Difference: $2,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelAvalonAvalonExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $36,435 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $29,876 $32,792 $31,044 $33,774
Power passenger seat (8-way) 1,020      
Navigation system 2,350 1,450 1,995  
Floor mats 199 199    
Remote start 499 499 385 385
Convenience Package     1,995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Power passenger seat (8-way) 907      
Navigation system 2,092 1,291 1,696  
Floor mats 126 126    
Remote start 280 280 327 327
Convenience Package     1,696  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 4,068 2,148 5,685 4,540
Options (change) 3,405 1,697 4,911 3,937
Destination 760 760 815 815
Total Price $38,023 $39,343 $39,780 $41,635
Total Invoice $34,041 $35,249 $36,770 $38,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $507
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,535
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelAvalonAvalonExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6268hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12660, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$38,023$39,343$39,780$41,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-1,730-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,023$37,543$38,050$38,805
Cost Above Minimum$480$0$0$755
Total Invoice$34,041$35,249$36,770$38,526
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-1,599-2,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,041$33,636$35,171$35,907
Cost Above Minimum$405$0$0$736

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220102010
ModelAvalonAvalonExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
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
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic 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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,305$5,105$5,035$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$1,730$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-1,599-2,619

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122010
ModelAvalonExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in113.7 in
Length197.6 in193.4 in
Width72.8 in73.7 in
Height58.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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

Power passenger seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
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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