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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: $30,719

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $5,511

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Model Year201920192012
ModelExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,400 $42,765 $26,115
Running boards 595 595 345
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
3.5L V6   0  
Convenience Package     2,150
Alloy wheels     650
RWD     0
Roof rack     649
Running boards 565 565 307
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
3.5L V6   0  
Convenience Package     1,914
Alloy wheels     579
RWD     0
Roof rack     425
Options (change) 735 735 3,794
Options (change) 698 698 3,225
Destination 1,095 1,095 810
Total Price $36,230 $44,595 $30,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota FJ Cruiser
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,416
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,951
Model Year201920192012
ModelExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20265/70-17
Total Price$36,230$44,595$30,719
Adjustments for Features-4,095-10,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,135$34,085$30,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year201920192012
ModelExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $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
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
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 
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), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0 
Android Auto support $100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50 
Headliner speakers  $0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $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
Compass$0$0 
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 
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, 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 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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$6,780$13,195$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,095$10,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-203-4230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20192012
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 Weight4,457 lb.4,050 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
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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