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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: $34,436

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,864

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,710

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $10,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelRAV4RAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,510 $33,610 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $29,461 $31,593 $32,489 $40,196
Floor mats 225 225    
All-weather floor mats 239 239 120 120
Running boards 549 549 595 595
Roof rack crossbars 315 315 140 140
Remote start 499 499    
Door sill trim plates 199 199    
Cold Weather Package     650  
Package 201A     2,330  
Technology Feature Bundle     935  
Safe and Smart Package     1,295 1,295
Cargo mat     100 100
Cargo cover     130 130
Polished alloy wheels     1,295 595
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695
Floor mats 140 140    
All-weather floor mats 135 135 114 114
Running boards 375 375 565 565
Roof rack crossbars 210 210 133 133
Remote start 310 310    
Door sill trim plates 179 179    
Cold Weather Package     619  
Package 201A     2,213  
Technology Feature Bundle     888  
Safe and Smart Package     1,230 1,230
Cargo mat     95 95
Cargo cover     124 124
Polished alloy wheels     1,230 565
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610
Options (change) 2,026 2,026 9,285 4,670
Options (change) 1,349 1,349 8,821 4,436
Destination 900 900 995 995
Total Price $34,436 $36,536 $44,300 $47,755
Total Invoice $31,710 $33,842 $42,305 $45,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,062
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelRAV4RAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4150hp I4 H290hp V6280hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,436$36,536$44,300$47,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-1,605-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,436$34,986$42,695$42,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0$190
Total Invoice$31,710$33,842$42,305$45,627
Adjustments for Features0-1,436-1,533-4,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,710$32,406$40,772$40,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$696$0$202

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelRAV4RAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
CVT $1000  
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Stowable third row seats  $600 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,690$6,240$6,295$9,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$1,605$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,436-1,533-4,653

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelRAV4Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in112.6 in
Length183.5 in198.3 in
Width72.6 in78.9 in
Height65.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 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 Room54.3 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 Room48.9 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
Ford Explorer XLT

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels-600No
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested-200100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested107549%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%

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