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

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,073

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $1,372

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,847

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $1,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,225 $32,515 $23,320
Base Invoice $25,761 $29,578 $21,453
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Convenience Group 350    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Tubular side steps, bright finish   150  
Class III trailer hitch     349
Upgrade Package     2,490
Convenience Package     2,175
Roof rack     649
RWD     0
Tubular side steps     345
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Convenience Group 298    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Tubular side steps, bright finish   128  
Class III trailer hitch     240
Upgrade Package     1,968
Convenience Package     1,740
Roof rack     425
RWD     0
Tubular side steps     276
Options (change) 2,575 2,375 6,008
Options (change) 2,238 2,068 4,649
Destination 645 645 745
Total Price $31,445 $35,535 $30,073
Total Invoice $28,644 $32,291 $26,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota FJ Cruiser
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,632
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,029
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8239hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4290, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17265/70-17
Total Price$31,445$35,535$30,073
Adjustments for Features0-2,800-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,445$32,735$29,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,290$0
Total Invoice$28,644$32,291$26,847
Adjustments for Features0-2,544-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,644$29,747$26,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,103$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250
Bodyside moldings $75 
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Tubular side steps  $350
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Headliner speakers  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$3,175$5,975$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800$260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,544-232

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerFJ Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in105.9 in
Length193.4 in183.9 in
Width73.7 in74.6 in
Height72.8 in70.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,050 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in31.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
RWD
FeatureValueRequested?
RWD0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested122567%
Total Not Requested60033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rearview camera200No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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