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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: $30,608

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $14,327

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,426

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $14,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201620162016
ModelRAV4ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,320 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $26,478 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
All-weather floor mats 200 75 75 75
Technology Package 725      
Floor mats 225      
Roof rack crossbars 229 140 140 140
Cargo net 49      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650    
Cargo tray   100 100 100
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Package 401A     4,300  
All-weather floor mats 120 71 71 71
Technology Package 646      
Floor mats 140      
Roof rack crossbars 150 133 133 133
Cargo net 32      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619    
Cargo tray   95 95 95
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Package 401A     4,085  
Options (change) 1,428 2,690 6,340 445
Options (change) 1,088 2,557 6,023 423
Destination 860 945 945 945
Total Price $30,608 $44,935 $50,785 $54,360
Total Invoice $28,426 $42,944 $48,511 $51,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,077
Model Year2014201620162016
ModelRAV4ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,608$44,935$50,785$54,360
Adjustments for Features0-6,740-9,230-13,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,608$38,195$41,555$41,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,360$3,035
Total Invoice$28,426$42,944$48,511$51,955
Adjustments for Features0-6,441-8,817-12,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,426$36,503$39,694$39,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,191$2,903

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201620162016
ModelRAV4ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning$200  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key $5$5$5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  $200
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,215$10,955$13,445$17,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,740$9,230$13,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,441-8,817-12,549

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142016
ModelRAV4Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in112.6 in
Length179.9 in198.3 in
Width72.6 in78.9 in
Height65.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested152550%
Total Not Requested155050%

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