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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: $43,757

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $9,068

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,032

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $11,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelAvalonExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $37,171 $43,883 $51,512
Floor mats 228    
Bodyside moldings 209    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 379    
Remote start 499    
Rear bumper protector 69    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 29 90 90
All-weather floor mats 149 120 120
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Cargo mat   100 100
Floor mats 138    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Remote start 310    
Rear bumper protector 39    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 19 86 86
All-weather floor mats 85 114 114
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Cargo mat   95 95
Options (change) 1,562 5,880 310
Options (change) 966 5,586 295
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $43,757 $52,825 $55,245
Total Invoice $39,032 $50,464 $52,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,068
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,722
Model Year201820182018
ModelAvalonExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)785, 11500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$43,757$52,825$55,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,945-8,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,757$46,880$46,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$39,032$50,464$52,802
Adjustments for Features0-5,679-8,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,032$44,785$44,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$31$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
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
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
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125$125
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 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,465$12,410$14,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,945$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,679-8,048

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelAvalonExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length195.3 in198.3 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height57.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,461 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 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
16.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.081.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested267573%
Total Not Requested96527%

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