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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: $31,068

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $8,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,925 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $26,115
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570      
Running boards 595 595 595 595 345
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140  
Convenience Package         2,150
Class III trailer hitch         349
Alloy wheels         650
Roof rack         649
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542      
Running boards 565 565 565 565 307
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133  
Convenience Package         1,914
Class III trailer hitch         240
Alloy wheels         579
Roof rack         425
Options (change) 1,305 1,305 735 735 4,143
Options (change) 1,240 1,240 698 698 3,465
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 810
Total Price $39,475 $50,930 $56,720 $60,230 $31,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota FJ Cruiser
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,887
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,227
Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10T10A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20265/70-17
Total Price$39,475$50,930$56,720$60,230$31,068
Adjustments for Features-4,520-10,935-11,960-18,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,955$39,995$44,760$41,355$31,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,040$9,805$6,400$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20202020202020202012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerFJ Cruiser
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500$1500 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate $350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25 
Remote climate control $25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
External spare tire shell    $100
Externally-mounted spare    $0
Hood scoop    $100
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Skid plates    $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0 
Android Auto support $100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100 
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50 
Headliner speakers    $0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires    $0
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,905$14,320$15,345$22,260$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,520$10,935$11,960$18,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-285-534-410-6090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20202012
ModelExplorerFJ Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in105.9 in
Length198.8 in183.9 in
Width78.9 in74.6 in
Height69.9 in70.9 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,051 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in31.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft366.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%

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%
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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