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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: $10,648

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,468

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $12,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelAvalonExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,435 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $32,792 $41,543 $50,587
Navigation system 1,450    
Remote start 499    
Floor mats 199    
Rear spoiler 349    
Package 401A   4,300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Navigation system 1,291    
Remote start 280    
Floor mats 126    
Rear spoiler 219    
Package 401A   4,085  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 2,497 5,895 0
Options (change) 1,916 5,600 0
Destination 760 945 945
Total Price $39,692 $50,340 $53,915
Total Invoice $35,468 $48,088 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,343
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,709
Model Year201220162016
ModelAvalonExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,692$50,340$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-7,980-11,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,692$42,360$42,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0
Total Invoice$35,468$48,088$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-7,623-11,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,468$40,465$40,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$288$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220162016
ModelAvalonExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,515$13,495$17,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,980$11,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,623-11,355

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122016
ModelAvalonExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length197.6 in198.3 in
Width72.8 in78.9 in
Height58.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.481.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested157551%

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