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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: $13,658

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,504

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $12,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelRAV4Explorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,330 $43,100
Base Invoice $23,684 $40,191
3.5L V6 1,920  
Power driver seat 440  
AC power outlet 0  
Rearview camera 475  
Folding third row seats 750  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Remote start 529  
Floor mats 199  
Sunroof 900  
AWD 1,390  
Navigation system   795
Rear bumper protector   75
Roof rack crossbars   140
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
3.5L V6 1,794  
Power driver seat 392  
AC power outlet 0  
Rearview camera 424  
Folding third row seats 668  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Remote start 380  
Floor mats 126  
Sunroof 801  
AWD 1,300  
Navigation system   694
Rear bumper protector   66
Roof rack crossbars   122
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 6,802 2,605
Options (change) 6,010 2,274
Destination 810 895
Total Price $32,942 $46,600
Total Invoice $30,504 $43,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,828
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,292
Model Year20122015
ModelRAV4Explorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine269hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20
Total Price$32,942$46,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,942$42,770
Total Invoice$30,504$43,360
Adjustments for Features0-3,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,504$39,796

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
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
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$5,815$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,564

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
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.4,921 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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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 Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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