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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: $31,760

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,501

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelRAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,755 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $21,972 $29,319 $32,901
Folding third row seats 700    
3.5L V6 1,915    
Sunroof 900 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,705 1,295 1,295
JBL 9 speakers 640    
AWD 1,400 2,320 2,320
Third-row seat   875  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Folding third row seats 560    
3.5L V6 1,771    
Sunroof 720 723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,364 1,101 1,101
JBL 9 speakers 480    
AWD 889 2,112 2,112
Third-row seat   744  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 7,260 8,970 6,405
Options (change) 5,784 7,845 5,664
Destination 745 815 815
Total Price $31,760 $41,400 $42,770
Total Invoice $28,501 $37,979 $39,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,955
Model Year200820092009
ModelRAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine269hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,760$41,400$42,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,760$38,650$38,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$320
Total Invoice$28,501$37,979$39,380
Adjustments for Features0-2,523-3,499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,501$35,456$35,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820092009
ModelRAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,100$7,850$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,523-3,499

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
ModelRAV4Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in113.7 in
Length181.1 in193.4 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height66.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,655 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested97574%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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