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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: $30,723

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $4,887

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,254

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $5,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,115 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $24,286 $30,027 $35,268
Convenience Package 2,150    
Class III trailer hitch 349    
Alloy wheels 650    
RWD 0    
Roof rack 649    
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Roof rack crossbars   120 120
AWD   2,000 2,000
Convenience Package 1,914    
Class III trailer hitch 240    
Alloy wheels 579    
RWD 0    
Roof rack 425    
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
Roof rack crossbars   106 106
AWD   1,820 1,820
Options (change) 3,798 2,690 2,690
Options (change) 3,158 2,410 2,410
Destination 810 825 825
Total Price $30,723 $35,610 $41,370
Total Invoice $28,254 $33,262 $38,503

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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: $107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $543
Model Year201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,723$35,610$41,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,780-8,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,723$30,830$32,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,545
Total Invoice$28,254$33,262$38,503
Adjustments for Features0-4,465-8,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,254$28,797$30,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,334

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Headliner speakers$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
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
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front 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
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
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Total Value of Features$2,850$7,630$11,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,780$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,465-8,372

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,050 lb.4,731 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
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 XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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