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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: $30,398

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $4,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,953

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $5,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,790 $31,050 $33,400 $41,300
Base Invoice $23,985 $29,964 $31,897 $39,442
Convenience Package 2,150      
Class III trailer hitch 349      
Alloy wheels 650      
RWD 0      
Roof rack 649      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570 570
AWD   2,000 2,000 2,000
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140
Satellite radio   195    
Convenience Package 1,914      
Class III trailer hitch 240      
Alloy wheels 579      
RWD 0      
Roof rack 425      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542 542
AWD   1,930 1,910 1,910
Rear bumper protector   71 71 71
Roof rack crossbars   133 133 133
Satellite radio   185    
Options (change) 3,798 2,980 2,785 2,785
Options (change) 3,158 2,861 2,656 2,656
Destination 810 945 945 945
Total Price $30,398 $34,975 $37,130 $45,030
Total Invoice $27,953 $33,770 $35,498 $43,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota FJ Cruiser
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $703
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $719
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/60-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,398$34,975$37,130$45,030
Adjustments for Features0-5,280-6,735-12,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,398$29,695$30,395$32,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$2,610
Total Invoice$27,953$33,770$35,498$43,043
Adjustments for Features0-5,098-6,439-12,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,953$28,672$29,059$30,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$387$2,208

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
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$200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $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
Dual-zone climate control   $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
External spare tire shell$100   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Hood scoop$100   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
HD radio   $50
Headliner speakers$0   
Navigation system   $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Stowable third row seats $600$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,595$7,875$9,330$15,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,280$6,735$12,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,098-6,439-12,163

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112016
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 Weight4,050 lb.4,633 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested408%
Total Not Requested45092%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested408%
Total Not Requested45092%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested408%
Total Not Requested45092%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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