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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: $28,073

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $6,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,052

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $7,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $22,110
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $20,120
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Convenience Package     1,840
Side curtain airbags     650
Class III trailer hitch     349
AWD w/low range     1,180
Alloy wheels     650
Roof rack     649
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Convenience Package     1,472
Side curtain airbags     559
Class III trailer hitch     240
AWD w/low range     1,071
Alloy wheels     520
Roof rack     425
Options (change) 2,690 2,690 5,318
Options (change) 2,410 2,410 4,287
Destination 825 825 645
Total Price $35,035 $41,050 $28,073
Total Invoice $32,714 $38,187 $25,052

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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: $2,807
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,782
Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6239hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20265/70-17
Total Price$35,035$41,050$28,073
Adjustments for Features-4,155-8,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,880$32,780$28,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$0
Total Invoice$32,714$38,187$25,052
Adjustments for Features-3,880-7,6930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,834$30,494$25,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,660$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
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 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler$200$200 
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 
HD radio $50 
Headliner speakers  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Total Value of Features$7,730$11,845$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$8,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,880-7,6930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20112007
ModelExplorerFJ Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.9 in
Length197.1 in183.9 in
Width78.9 in74.6 in
Height70.4 in70.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,290 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in31.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft366.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD w/low range0Yes
6-speed manual0Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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