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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: $31,253

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $222

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,922

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $1,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200720072007
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,320 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $21,453 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Upgrade Package 2,490      
Convenience Package 2,175      
Class III trailer hitch 349      
AWD w/low range 1,180      
Tubular side steps 345 375    
Roof rack 649      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   225 225 225
Convenience Group   250    
Side curtain airbags   560    
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295 2,295
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295 1,295
Roof rack crossbars   115 115 115
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255  
Tubular side steps, bright finish       175
Upgrade Package 1,968      
Convenience Package 1,740      
Class III trailer hitch 240      
AWD w/low range 1,075      
Tubular side steps 276 319    
Roof rack 425      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   192 192 192
Convenience Group   213    
Side curtain airbags   476    
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112 2,112
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97 97
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217  
Tubular side steps, bright finish       149
Options (change) 7,188 5,370 4,185 4,105
Options (change) 5,724 4,818 3,810 3,742
Destination 745 735 735 735
Total Price $31,253 $31,475 $33,290 $35,955
Total Invoice $27,922 $29,583 $31,335 $33,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota FJ Cruiser
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $418
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,059
Model Year2009200720072007
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine239hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/18 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 480, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,253$31,475$33,290$35,955
Adjustments for Features0-640-1,740-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,253$30,835$31,550$32,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$715$1,855
Total Invoice$27,922$29,583$31,335$33,838
Adjustments for Features0-602-1,638-3,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,922$28,981$29,697$30,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$716$1,784

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200720072007
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
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
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Hood scoop$100   
Running boards  $350 
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Tubular side steps$350$350  
Tubular side steps, bright finish   $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
Headliner speakers$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,835$5,475$6,575$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640$1,740$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-602-1,638-3,073

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092007
ModelFJ CruiserExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in113.7 in
Length183.9 in193.4 in
Width74.6 in73.7 in
Height70.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,290 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested122567%
Total Not Requested60033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rearview camera200No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0Yes
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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