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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: $13,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,501

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $13,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelRAV4Explorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,755 $40,780
Base Invoice $21,972 $38,027
3.5L V6 1,915  
Folding third row seats 700  
Sunroof 900  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,705  
JBL 9 speakers 640  
AWD 1,400  
Rear bumper protector   85
Roof rack crossbars   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
3.5L V6 1,771  
Folding third row seats 560  
Sunroof 720  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,364  
JBL 9 speakers 480  
AWD 889  
Rear bumper protector   74
Roof rack crossbars   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 7,260 3,810
Options (change) 5,784 3,325
Destination 745 895
Total Price $31,760 $45,485
Total Invoice $28,501 $42,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,990
Model Year20082013
ModelRAV4Explorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine269hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$31,760$45,485
Adjustments for Features0-5,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,760$40,365
Total Invoice$28,501$42,247
Adjustments for Features0-4,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,501$37,491

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
ModelRAV4Explorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,800$11,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,756

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
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.4,921 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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