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Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,770

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,603

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelRAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,555 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $20,862 $30,027 $35,268
Side curtain airbags 650    
Folding third row seats 700    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,705    
JBL 9 speakers 340    
3.5L V6 1,915    
Sunroof 900    
AWD 1,400 2,000 2,000
Roof rack crossbars   120 120
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   1,800  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Side curtain airbags 559    
Folding third row seats 560    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,364    
JBL 9 speakers 255    
3.5L V6 1,771    
Sunroof 720    
AWD 907 1,820 1,820
Roof rack crossbars   106 106
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,530  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 7,610 7,510 5,710
Options (change) 6,136 6,508 4,978
Destination 605 825 825
Total Price $30,770 $40,430 $44,390
Total Invoice $27,603 $37,360 $41,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,096
Model Year200620122012
ModelRAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine269hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,770$40,430$44,390
Adjustments for Features0-2,880-5,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,770$37,550$38,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$995
Total Invoice$27,603$37,360$41,071
Adjustments for Features0-2,661-5,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,603$34,699$35,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$964

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620122012
ModelRAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$6,475$9,355$12,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,880$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,661-5,408

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelRAV4Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in112.6 in
Length181.1 in197.1 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,655 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested32524%
Total Not Requested105076%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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