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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: $30,073

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $6,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092019201920192019
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,320 $34,400 $42,765 $46,625 $54,165
Class III trailer hitch 349        
Upgrade Package 2,490        
Convenience Package 2,175        
Roof rack 649        
Running boards 345 595 595 595 595
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570    
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140 140
Class III trailer hitch 240        
Upgrade Package 1,968        
Convenience Package 1,740        
Roof rack 425        
Running boards 276 565 565 565 565
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542    
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133 133
Options (change) 6,008 1,305 1,305 735 735
Options (change) 4,649 1,240 1,240 698 698
Destination 745 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $30,073 $36,800 $45,165 $48,455 $55,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota FJ Cruiser
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,032
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,632
Model Year20092019201920192019
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine239hp V6290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,073$36,800$45,165$48,455$55,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,695-10,110-11,135-18,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,073$33,105$35,055$37,320$37,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,950$4,215$4,840

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092019201920192019
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $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
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 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Headliner speakers$0    
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port $25$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    
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
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
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
Interior trim, special color$0    
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$3,860$7,555$13,970$14,995$21,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,695$10,110$11,135$18,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-523-412-578

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092019
ModelFJ CruiserExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in112.6 in
Length183.9 in198.3 in
Width74.6 in78.9 in
Height70.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested112562%
Total Not Requested70038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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