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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Land Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Land Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,335

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $28,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,324

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $22,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerLand Cruiser
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $64,100
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $56,088
Rear HVAC unit 695    
Third-row seat 875    
Convenience Package 995    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 255
Remote start 385 385 559
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Upgrade Package     7,245
Satellite radio     449
Rear HVAC unit 591    
Third-row seat 744    
Convenience Package 846    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 155
Remote start 327 327 395
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Upgrade Package     5,772
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 12,905 9,135 8,508
Options (change) 11,190 7,985 6,681
Destination 815 815 745
Total Price $45,335 $45,500 $73,353
Total Invoice $41,324 $41,701 $63,514

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Land Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,278
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,882
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerLand Cruiser
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8381hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7605, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20285/60-18
Total Price$45,335$45,500$73,353
Adjustments for Features0-400-4,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,335$45,100$68,378
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0
Total Invoice$41,324$41,701$63,514
Adjustments for Features0-367-4,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,324$41,334$59,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Land Cruiser

Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerLand Cruiser
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Crawl control  $500
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Media drive$15$15 
Power antenna  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600 $600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Alloy wheels  $350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,990$5,390$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-367-4,308

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Land Cruiser

Model Year20092008
ModelExplorerLand Cruiser
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in194.9 in
Width73.7 in77.6 in
Height72.8 in74.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.5,690 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in59.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in36.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in62.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in58.6 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in28.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Toyota Land Cruiser

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rear spoiler200No
Headlight washers50No
Brake-initiated collision preparation system0No
Power antenna100No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180071%
Total Not Requested75029%

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