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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: $43,329

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $2,116

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,759

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $3,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelAvalonExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $37,855
Base Invoice $37,171 $35,268
Bodyside moldings 209  
Floor mats 228  
All-weather floor mats 149 75
Cargo net 49  
Remote start 499  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
Bodyside moldings 125  
Floor mats 138  
All-weather floor mats 85 64
Cargo net 35  
Remote start 310  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Polished alloy wheels   506
Options (change) 1,134 6,765
Options (change) 693 5,751
Destination 895 825
Total Price $43,329 $45,445
Total Invoice $38,759 $41,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,405
Model Year20182012
ModelAvalonExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)785, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$43,329$45,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,329$43,620
Total Invoice$38,759$41,844
Adjustments for Features0-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,759$40,164

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
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
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
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, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,555$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,680

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelAvalonExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length195.3 in197.1 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height57.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,461 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 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
16.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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 Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%

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