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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: $31,895

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,548

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,027

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,225 $30,200 $32,515 $27,680
Base Invoice $25,761 $27,518 $29,578 $25,743
Side curtain airbags 560 560 560  
Convenience Group 350      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150 150  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Running boards 450     345
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 255  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 60  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350  
Luxury Package   1,700    
Convenience Package       1,535
Upgrade Package       2,985
Class III trailer hitch       349
RWD       0
Roof rack       689
Side curtain airbags 476 476 476  
Convenience Group 298      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128 128  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068 1,068  
Running boards 383     307
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 217  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 51  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298  
Luxury Package   1,445    
Convenience Package       1,366
Upgrade Package       2,657
Class III trailer hitch       240
RWD       0
Roof rack       465
Options (change) 3,025 4,275 2,575 5,903
Options (change) 2,621 3,683 2,238 5,035
Destination 645 645 645 860
Total Price $31,895 $35,120 $35,735 $34,443
Total Invoice $29,027 $31,846 $32,461 $31,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,088
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,188
Model Year2006200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8260hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4290, 7290, 7?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17265/70-17
Total Price$31,895$35,120$35,735$34,443
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-2,525-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$32,595$33,210$33,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$1,315$0
Total Invoice$29,027$31,846$32,461$31,638
Adjustments for Features0-2,290-2,294-423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,027$29,556$30,167$31,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$529$1,140$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year2006200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  $250
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
External spare tire shell   $100
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Hood scoop   $100
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Headliner speakers   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0$0
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,175$5,700$5,700$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$2,525$460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,290-2,294-423

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20062014
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

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32519%
Total Not Requested140081%

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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Interior trim, special color0No
JBL, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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