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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: $6,472

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,922

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $7,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,320 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $21,453 $31,044 $33,774
Upgrade Package 2,490    
Convenience Package 2,175    
Class III trailer hitch 349    
AWD w/low range 1,180    
Roof rack 649    
Running boards 345    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,320
Upgrade Package 1,968    
Convenience Package 1,740    
Class III trailer hitch 240    
AWD w/low range 1,075    
Roof rack 425    
Running boards 276    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 7,188 3,630 3,630
Options (change) 5,724 3,304 3,304
Destination 745 815 815
Total Price $31,253 $37,725 $40,725
Total Invoice $27,922 $35,163 $37,893

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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: $3,002
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,951
Model Year200920102010
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine239hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/18 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$31,253$37,725$40,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,945-6,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,253$34,780$34,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$0
Total Invoice$27,922$35,163$37,893
Adjustments for Features0-2,745-6,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,922$32,418$31,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920102010
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Hood scoop$100  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Headliner speakers$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,735$7,680$11,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,945$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,745-6,020

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
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 Eddie Bauer

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

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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