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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: $39,692

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $2,513

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,468

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $3,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelAvalonExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,435 $37,535
Base Invoice $32,792 $34,952
Navigation system 1,450  
Floor mats 199  
Rear spoiler 349  
Remote start 499  
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation system 1,291  
Floor mats 126  
Rear spoiler 219  
Remote start 280  
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 2,497 3,845
Options (change) 1,916 3,269
Destination 760 825
Total Price $39,692 $42,205
Total Invoice $35,468 $39,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $702
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $604
Model Year20122011
ModelAvalonExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$39,692$42,205
Adjustments for Features0-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,692$38,990
Total Invoice$35,468$39,046
Adjustments for Features0-2,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,468$36,072

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelAvalonExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,390$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,974

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelAvalonExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length197.6 in197.1 in
Width72.8 in78.9 in
Height58.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.480.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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