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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: $19,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelAvalonExplorer
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,435 $58,250
Navigation system 1,450  
Floor mats 199  
Remote start 499  
Rear spoiler 349  
Cargo mat   100
Navigation system 1,291  
Floor mats 126  
Remote start 280  
Rear spoiler 219  
Cargo mat   95
Options (change) 2,497 100
Options (change) 1,916 95
Destination 760 1,245
Total Price $39,692 $59,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Avalon Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,318
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,411
Model Year20122020
ModelAvalonExplorer
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/55-20
Total Price$39,692$59,595
Adjustments for Features0-12,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,692$47,010

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122020
ModelAvalonExplorer
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,340$17,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-283

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122020
ModelAvalonExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in119.1 in
Length197.6 in198.8 in
Width72.8 in78.9 in
Height58.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.4,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.447.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.487.8 ft3

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