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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: $29,695

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,583

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,909

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $26,115
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $24,286
Side curtain airbags 560      
Appearance Package 695      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 225 225 225  
Convenience Group 250      
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295 1,295  
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 115  
Convenience Package       2,150
Upgrade Package       2,860
Class III trailer hitch       349
Running boards       345
RWD       0
Roof rack       649
Side curtain airbags 476      
Appearance Package 591      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 192 192 192  
Convenience Group 213      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 97  
Convenience Package       1,914
Upgrade Package       2,545
Class III trailer hitch       240
Running boards       307
RWD       0
Roof rack       425
Options (change) 3,590 2,085 1,830 6,353
Options (change) 3,144 1,864 1,647 5,431
Destination 735 735 735 810
Total Price $29,695 $31,190 $33,680 $33,278
Total Invoice $27,909 $29,389 $31,743 $30,527

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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: $3,223
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,288
Model Year2007200720072012
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 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18265/70-17
Total Price$29,695$31,190$33,680$33,278
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-2,475-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,695$30,090$31,205$32,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$1,510$0
Total Invoice$27,909$29,389$31,743$30,527
Adjustments for Features0-1,036-2,333-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,909$28,353$29,410$30,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$444$1,501$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year2007200720072012
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 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
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
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Headliner speakers   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $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 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,925$4,025$5,400$3,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$2,475$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,036-2,333-330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20072012
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

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
245/65R17 tires400No
White-letter tires0No
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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 Eddie Bauer

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 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rearview camera200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested112578%
Total Not Requested32522%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Interior trim, special color0No
JBL, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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