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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: $31,110

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,902

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelRAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,205 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $21,464 $29,479 $34,952
Folding third row seats 700    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,705    
JBL 9 speakers 640    
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   2,075  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095 2,095
Folding third row seats 560    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,364    
JBL 9 speakers 480    
3.5L V6 1,771    
Sunroof 720    
AWD 898 1,820 1,820
Roof rack crossbars   106 106
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,764  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798 1,798
Options (change) 7,260 7,885 5,810
Options (change) 5,793 6,844 5,080
Destination 645 825 825
Total Price $31,110 $40,230 $44,170
Total Invoice $27,902 $37,148 $40,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,702
Model Year200720112011
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$31,110$40,230$44,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,755-5,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,110$37,475$38,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975
Total Invoice$27,902$37,148$40,857
Adjustments for Features0-2,544-5,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,902$34,604$35,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$962

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720112011
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
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
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$9,230$12,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,755$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,544-5,291

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072011
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.4,752 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
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested42527%
Total Not Requested115073%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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