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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: $15,938

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,504

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $16,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,330 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $23,684 $43,883 $51,512
3.5L V6 1,920    
Power driver seat 440    
AC power outlet 0    
Rearview camera 475    
Folding third row seats 750    
Floor mats 199    
Bodyside moldings 199    
Remote start 529    
Sunroof 900    
AWD 1,390    
Cargo mat   100 100
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
3.5L V6 1,794    
Power driver seat 392    
AC power outlet 0    
Rearview camera 424    
Folding third row seats 668    
Floor mats 126    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Remote start 380    
Sunroof 801    
AWD 1,300    
Cargo mat   95 95
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 6,802 1,935 240
Options (change) 6,010 1,838 228
Destination 810 995 995
Total Price $32,942 $48,880 $55,175
Total Invoice $30,504 $46,716 $52,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,694
Model Year201220182018
ModelRAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine269hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,942$48,880$55,175
Adjustments for Features0-6,820-12,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,942$42,060$42,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$30,504$46,716$52,735
Adjustments for Features0-6,518-11,981
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,504$40,198$40,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$556

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220182018
ModelRAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,250$13,070$18,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,820$12,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,518-11,981

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122018
ModelRAV4Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in112.6 in
Length181.1 in198.3 in
Width71.5 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft381.7 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%

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