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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: $32,268

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $6,202

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,859

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $7,918

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Model Year201820182010
ModelExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $24,180
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $22,244
AWD 2,150 2,150  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570  
Running boards 595 595 345
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
3.5L V6   0  
Upgrade Package     2,490
Convenience Package     2,275
Class III trailer hitch     349
AWD w/low range     1,180
Roof rack     649
AWD 2,053 2,054  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542  
Running boards 565 565 276
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
3.5L V6   0  
Upgrade Package     1,968
Convenience Package     1,820
Class III trailer hitch     240
AWD w/low range     1,086
Roof rack     425
Options (change) 3,455 3,455 7,288
Options (change) 3,293 3,294 5,815
Destination 995 995 800
Total Price $38,470 $46,540 $32,268
Total Invoice $36,777 $44,485 $28,859

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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: $1,867
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,774
Model Year201820182010
ModelExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6259hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20265/70-17
Total Price$38,470$46,540$32,268
Adjustments for Features-4,335-10,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,135$35,790$32,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,655$0
Total Invoice$36,777$44,485$28,859
Adjustments for Features-4,144-10,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,633$34,210$28,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,577$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year201820182010
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$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote climate control $25 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
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 
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0 
Android Auto support $100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio $50 
Headliner speakers  $0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height 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$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Total Value of Features$8,980$15,395$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,335$10,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,144-10,2750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20182010
ModelExplorerFJ Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in105.9 in
Length198.3 in183.9 in
Width78.9 in74.6 in
Height70.0 in70.9 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,290 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft366.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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

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%
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-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested112562%
Total Not Requested70038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested132593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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