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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: $38,159

Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road   
Difference: $1,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120062006
ModelRAV4RAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimTRD Off-RoadLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,080 $34,880 $30,200 $32,515
Roof rack crossbars 315 315 60 60
Running boards 549 549    
Floor mats   224    
AWD   1,400    
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Cargo cover     80 80
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Roof rack crossbars 210 210 51 51
Running boards 375 375    
Floor mats   139    
AWD   1,309    
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Cargo cover     68 68
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 864 2,488 9,275 7,575
Options (change) 585 2,033 8,022 6,577
Destination 1,215 1,215 645 645
Total Price $38,159 $38,583 $40,120 $40,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,580
Model Year2021202120062006
ModelRAV4RAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimTRD Off-RoadLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine203hp I4203hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8T8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG27/34 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18235/55-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$38,159$38,583$40,120$40,735
Adjustments for Features-4,125-3,54000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,034$35,043$40,120$40,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,009$0$615

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2021202120062006
ModelRAV4RAV4ExplorerExplorer
TrimTRD Off-RoadLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$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  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$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   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera $200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,225$9,640$6,100$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,125$3,540$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-195-29800

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212006
ModelRAV4Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in113.7 in
Length180.9 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height67.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
37.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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