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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: $33,736

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,589

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,071

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $1,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,905 $34,030 $34,750 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $28,897 $31,988 $32,491 $27,273 $30,178
Floor mats 224 224      
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 315 315 315 115 115
Remote start 499 499 499 385 385
Running boards 549 549 549    
Sun and Sirius Package       560 560
Luxury Package       1,290  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package       510  
Cargo cover       90 90
Obstacle detection, rear       295  
Floor mats 139 139      
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 47 47
Roof rack crossbars 210 210 210 97 97
Remote start 310 310 310 326 326
Running boards 375 375 375    
Sun and Sirius Package       476 476
Luxury Package       1,097  
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package       433  
Cargo cover       77 77
Obstacle detection, rear       251  
Options (change) 1,836 1,836 1,612 5,295 3,200
Options (change) 1,179 1,179 1,040 4,500 2,719
Destination 995 995 995 785 785
Total Price $33,736 $36,861 $37,357 $35,325 $36,380
Total Invoice $31,071 $34,162 $34,526 $32,558 $33,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,402
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6576, 11190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$33,736$36,861$37,357$35,325$36,380
Adjustments for Features-3,165-4,715-4,0000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,571$32,146$33,357$35,325$36,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$2,786$0$805
Total Invoice$31,071$34,162$34,526$32,558$33,682
Adjustments for Features-2,915-4,370-3,6970-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,156$29,792$30,829$32,558$33,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,636$2,673$0$893

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
CVT $1000   
5-speed automatic   $900$900
FWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Cruise control   $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100  
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Perimeter scan  $25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600$600$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,380$8,930$8,215$4,215$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$4,715$4,000$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,915-4,370-3,6970-231

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
ModelRAV4Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in113.7 in
Length183.5 in193.4 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in
Height65.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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