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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: $36,135

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,325

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelAvalonExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $37,171 $27,273 $30,178
Floor mats 228    
Rear bumper protector 69    
All-weather floor mats 149 55 55
Remote start 499 385 385
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Floor mats 138    
Rear bumper protector 39    
All-weather floor mats 85 47 47
Remote start 310 326 326
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 945 6,105 4,305
Options (change) 572 5,267 3,737
Destination 895 785 785
Total Price $43,140 $36,135 $37,485
Total Invoice $38,638 $33,325 $34,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,009
Model Year201820082008
ModelAvalonExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)785, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$43,140$36,135$37,485
Adjustments for Features-4,8050-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,335$36,135$36,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$38,638$33,325$34,700
Adjustments for Features-4,3040-463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,334$33,325$34,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$912

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820082008
ModelAvalonExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,230$4,425$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,805$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3040-463

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
ModelAvalonExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in113.7 in
Length195.3 in193.4 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height57.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,461 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 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
16.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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