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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: $33,435

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $13,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,910

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $13,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Explorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,905 $34,030 $34,750 $41,300
Base Invoice $28,897 $31,988 $32,491 $39,442
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 75
Floor mats 224 224    
Roof rack crossbars 315 315 315 140
Remote start 499 499 499  
Door sill trim plates 199 199    
Cargo net 49 49 49  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   150    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.       650
Adaptive cruise control       1,150
Cargo tray       100
Cargo cover       130
Polished alloy wheels       595
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 71
Floor mats 139 139    
Roof rack crossbars 210 210 210 133
Remote start 310 310 310  
Door sill trim plates 179 179    
Cargo net 35 35 35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   134    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.       619
Adaptive cruise control       1,094
Cargo tray       95
Cargo cover       124
Polished alloy wheels       565
Panoramic sunroof       1,515
Options (change) 1,535 1,685 1,112 4,435
Options (change) 1,018 1,152 700 4,216
Destination 995 995 995 945
Total Price $33,435 $36,710 $36,857 $46,680
Total Invoice $30,910 $34,135 $34,186 $44,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,594
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Explorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4290hp V6
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$33,435$36,710$36,857$46,680
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-735-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,435$35,060$36,122$42,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,687$0
Total Invoice$30,910$34,135$34,186$44,603
Adjustments for Features0-1,534-682-4,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,910$32,601$33,504$40,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,691$2,594$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182016
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
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
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
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
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  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,915$6,565$5,650$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$735$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,534-682-4,099

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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