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Ford Escape vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $2,808

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,700

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $1,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelEscapeEscapeFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,455 $24,920 $23,045
Base Invoice $21,789 $23,123 $20,969
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345 345  
Full-size spare tire 105 105  
Running boards 345 345 345
3.0L V6 1,010 1,000  
AWD 1,750 1,750  
Upgrade Package     2,390
Convenience Package     1,840
Class III trailer hitch     349
AWD w/low range     1,180
Roof rack     649
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293 293  
Full-size spare tire 89 89  
Running boards 293 293 276
3.0L V6 919 910  
AWD 1,592 1,592  
Upgrade Package     1,888
Convenience Package     1,472
Class III trailer hitch     240
AWD w/low range     1,075
Roof rack     425
Options (change) 3,555 3,545 6,753
Options (change) 3,186 3,177 5,376
Destination 725 725 745
Total Price $27,735 $29,190 $30,543
Total Invoice $25,700 $27,025 $27,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,973
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,560
Model Year200920092008
ModelEscapeEscapeFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6240hp V6239hp V6
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG15/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16265/70-17
Total Price$27,735$29,190$30,543
Adjustments for Features-165-1,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,570$27,575$30,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$5$0
Total Invoice$25,700$27,025$27,090
Adjustments for Features-153-1,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,547$25,530$27,090
Cost Above Minimum$17$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year200920092008
ModelEscapeEscapeFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist $25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Headliner speakers  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$5,175$6,625$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$1,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-153-1,4950

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeFJ Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in105.9 in
Length174.7 in183.9 in
Width71.1 in74.6 in
Height67.7 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.4,290 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft366.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
6-speed manual0Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested97580%
Total Not Requested25020%

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