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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: $27,278

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $7,087

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,371

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $7,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,680 $38,100 $40,780 $23,045
Base Invoice $30,474 $35,528 $38,027 $20,969
Trailer Tow Package 570 570 570  
Rear bumper protector 85 85 85  
Roof rack crossbars 135 135 135  
RWD       0
Convenience Package       1,840
Class III trailer hitch       349
Alloy wheels       650
Roof rack       649
Trailer Tow Package 497 497 497  
Rear bumper protector 74 74 74  
Roof rack crossbars 118 118 118  
RWD       0
Convenience Package       1,472
Class III trailer hitch       240
Alloy wheels       520
Roof rack       425
Options (change) 790 790 790 3,488
Options (change) 689 689 689 2,657
Destination 895 895 895 745
Total Price $34,365 $39,785 $42,465 $27,278
Total Invoice $32,058 $37,112 $39,611 $24,371

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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: $3,242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,100
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6239hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20265/70-17
Total Price$34,365$39,785$42,465$27,278
Adjustments for Features-3,845-7,710-8,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,520$32,075$33,530$27,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,555$3,010$0
Total Invoice$32,058$37,112$39,611$24,371
Adjustments for Features-3,587-7,192-8,3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,471$29,920$31,277$24,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,449$2,806$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year2013201320132008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50 
Headliner speakers   $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot $25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
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$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,555$10,420$11,645$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$7,710$8,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,587-7,192-8,3340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20132008
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 Weight4,535 lb.4,051 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
Ford Explorer Sport

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

RWD
FeatureValueRequested?
RWD0No
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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