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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: $32,942

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,928

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,504

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelRAV4Explorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,330 $37,535
Base Invoice $23,684 $34,952
Power driver seat 440  
AC power outlet 0  
Folding third row seats 750  
Rearview camera 475  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Floor mats 199  
Remote start 529  
Sunroof 900  
AWD 1,390 2,000
Navigation system   795
Roof rack crossbars   120
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Power driver seat 392  
AC power outlet 0  
Folding third row seats 668  
Rearview camera 424  
3.5L V6 1,794  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Floor mats 126  
Remote start 380  
Sunroof 801  
AWD 1,300 1,820
Navigation system   676
Roof rack crossbars   106
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 6,802 4,510
Options (change) 6,010 3,958
Destination 810 825
Total Price $32,942 $42,870
Total Invoice $30,504 $39,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,463
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,093
Model Year20122011
ModelRAV4Explorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine269hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$32,942$42,870
Adjustments for Features0-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,942$38,405
Total Invoice$30,504$39,735
Adjustments for Features0-4,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,504$35,597

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelRAV4Explorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 mat$40 
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
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Total Value of Features$5,180$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,138

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,680 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
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 Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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