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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: $34,791

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $12,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,175

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $11,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelRAV4RAV4Explorer
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,905 $34,750 $37,855
Base Invoice $28,897 $32,491 $35,268
Floor mats 225    
All-weather floor mats 239 239 75
Roof rack crossbars 315 315 120
Door sill trim plates 199    
Cargo net 49 49  
Remote start 499 499  
AWD 1,400 1,400 2,000
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Polished alloy wheels     595
Cargo cover     135
Floor mats 140    
All-weather floor mats 135 135 64
Roof rack crossbars 210 210 106
Door sill trim plates 179    
Cargo net 35 35  
Remote start 310 310  
AWD 1,309 1,309 1,820
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Polished alloy wheels     506
Cargo cover     115
Options (change) 2,926 2,502 9,020
Options (change) 2,318 1,999 7,792
Destination 960 960 825
Total Price $34,791 $38,212 $47,700
Total Invoice $32,175 $35,450 $43,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,009
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,122
Model Year201720172012
ModelRAV4RAV4Explorer
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4176hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/28 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$34,791$38,212$47,700
Adjustments for Features0-735-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,791$37,477$43,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,686$0
Total Invoice$32,175$35,450$43,885
Adjustments for Features0-682-3,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,175$34,768$40,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,593$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172012
ModelRAV4RAV4Explorer
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Perimeter scan $25 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key  $5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
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
Total Value of Features$7,455$8,190$11,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$735$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-682-3,588

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172012
ModelRAV4Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in112.6 in
Length183.5 in197.1 in
Width72.6 in78.9 in
Height65.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested247560%
Total Not Requested162540%

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