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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: $33,935

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $13,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,250

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $14,282

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Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Explorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,905 $34,030 $34,750 $42,090
Base Invoice $28,897 $31,988 $32,491 $40,196
Floor mats 224 224    
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 120
Running boards 549 549 549 595
Roof rack crossbars 315 315 315 140
Remote start 499 499 499  
Door sill trim plates 199 199    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   150    
Safe and Smart Package       1,295
Cargo cover       130
Polished alloy wheels       595
Panoramic sunroof       1,695
Floor mats 139 139    
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 114
Running boards 375 375 375 565
Roof rack crossbars 210 210 210 133
Remote start 310 310 310  
Door sill trim plates 179 179    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   134    
Safe and Smart Package       1,230
Cargo cover       124
Polished alloy wheels       565
Panoramic sunroof       1,610
Options (change) 2,035 2,185 1,612 4,570
Options (change) 1,358 1,492 1,040 4,341
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,935 $37,210 $37,357 $47,655
Total Invoice $31,250 $34,475 $34,526 $45,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,667
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Explorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4280hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6576, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$33,935$37,210$37,357$47,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-735-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,935$35,560$36,622$42,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,687$0
Total Invoice$31,250$34,475$34,526$45,532
Adjustments for Features0-1,529-679-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,250$32,946$33,847$40,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,696$2,597$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Explorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumLimited
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$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Curve control   $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan  $25 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Safety key   $5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
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$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600$600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$4,430$6,080$5,165$9,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$735$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,529-679-4,615

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
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 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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