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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: $33,415

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,073

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,407

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,115 $28,225 $32,515
Base Invoice $24,286 $25,761 $29,578
Trail Teams Special Edition 6,385    
Class III trailer hitch 349    
AWD w/low range 1,180    
Roof rack 649    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Convenience Group   350  
Side curtain airbags   560 560
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Tubular side steps, bright finish     150
Trail Teams Special Edition 5,711    
Class III trailer hitch 240    
AWD w/low range 1,097    
Roof rack 425    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Convenience Group   298  
Side curtain airbags   476 476
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Tubular side steps, bright finish     128
Options (change) 8,563 4,545 4,345
Options (change) 7,473 4,001 3,831
Destination 810 645 645
Total Price $35,488 $33,415 $37,505
Total Invoice $32,569 $30,407 $34,054

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,198
Model Year201220062006
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 4290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16235/70-16245/65-17
Total Price$35,488$33,415$37,505
Adjustments for Features0-40-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,488$33,375$34,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,290
Total Invoice$32,569$30,407$34,054
Adjustments for Features0-36-2,579
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,569$30,371$31,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,104

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220062006
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimited
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
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Hood scoop$100  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Tubular side steps$350  
Tubular side steps, bright finish  $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Headliner speakers$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Subwoofer (add on)$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,335$5,375$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-36-2,579

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
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

Trail Teams Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Tubular side steps350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Subwoofer (add on)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Wheel locks25No
265/75R16 tires400No
Interior trim, special color0No
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rearview camera200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Off-road suspension (upgrade)250No
Lockable rear differential150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested222555%
Total Not Requested185045%

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 Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
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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