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

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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,278

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $7,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,371

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $7,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,045 $32,900 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $20,969 $30,679 $35,528 $38,862
Convenience Package 1,840      
RWD 0      
Class III trailer hitch 349      
Alloy wheels 650      
Roof rack 649      
Trailer Tow Package   570 570 570
Rear bumper protector   85 85 85
Roof rack crossbars   135 135 135
Convenience Package 1,472      
RWD 0      
Class III trailer hitch 240      
Alloy wheels 520      
Roof rack 425      
Trailer Tow Package   497 497 497
Rear bumper protector   74 74 74
Roof rack crossbars   118 118 118
Options (change) 3,488 790 790 790
Options (change) 2,657 689 689 689
Destination 745 895 895 895
Total Price $27,278 $34,585 $39,785 $43,360
Total Invoice $24,371 $32,263 $37,112 $40,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota FJ Cruiser
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,462
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,305
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine239hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$27,278$34,585$39,785$43,360
Adjustments for Features0-3,845-7,910-8,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,278$30,740$31,875$34,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$3,685
Total Invoice$24,371$32,263$37,112$40,446
Adjustments for Features0-3,587-7,379-8,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,371$28,676$29,733$32,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,057$3,435

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
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 
App support $0  
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
Heated second row seats  $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$2,710$6,555$10,620$11,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,845$7,910$8,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,587-7,379-8,335

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082014
ModelFJ CruiserExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in112.6 in
Length183.9 in197.1 in
Width74.6 in78.9 in
Height70.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

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%

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%

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