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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: $31,253

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $4,142

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,922

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $4,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $23,320
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $21,453
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Upgrade Package     2,490
Convenience Package     2,175
Class III trailer hitch     349
AWD w/low range     1,180
Running boards     345
Roof rack     649
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Upgrade Package     1,968
Convenience Package     1,740
Class III trailer hitch     240
AWD w/low range     1,075
Running boards     276
Roof rack     425
Options (change) 5,365 4,380 7,188
Options (change) 4,778 3,942 5,724
Destination 785 785 745
Total Price $35,395 $37,560 $31,253
Total Invoice $32,836 $34,905 $27,922

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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: $2,677
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,555
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8239hp V6
TransmissionA6A6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20265/70-17
Total Price$35,395$37,560$31,253
Adjustments for Features-1,465-2,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,930$34,620$31,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0
Total Invoice$32,836$34,905$27,922
Adjustments for Features-1,359-2,7320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,477$32,173$27,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$696$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
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 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Headliner speakers  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$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$900 
Manual height 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 
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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,950$7,425$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$2,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,359-2,7320

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20082009
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 Weight4,706 lb.4,290 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
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
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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