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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: $31,190

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $7,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,790

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $6,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelRAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,665 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $23,061 $30,027 $35,268
Power driver seat 440    
Folding third row seats 750    
Rearview camera 475    
Navigation system 1,240 795 795
3.5L V6 1,920    
Sunroof 900    
Roof rack crossbars   120 120
Package 205A   2,800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Power driver seat 352    
Folding third row seats 600    
Rearview camera 380    
Navigation system 1,080 676 676
3.5L V6 1,797    
Sunroof 720    
Roof rack crossbars   106 106
Package 205A   2,380  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 5,725 5,310 2,510
Options (change) 4,929 4,518 2,138
Destination 800 825 825
Total Price $31,190 $38,230 $41,190
Total Invoice $28,790 $35,370 $38,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,444
Model Year201020122012
ModelRAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine269hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$31,190$38,230$41,190
Adjustments for Features0-3,390-4,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$34,840$36,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$28,790$35,370$38,231
Adjustments for Features0-3,136-4,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,790$32,234$33,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,398

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020122012
ModelRAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
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
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding third row seats$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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$3,715$7,105$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,390$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,136-4,599

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,560 lb.4,557 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
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested87529%
Total Not Requested215071%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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