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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: $31,058

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $13,722

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,593

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $13,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelFJ CruiserExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,030 $43,100
Base Invoice $25,138 $40,191
Convenience Package 1,535  
Class III trailer hitch 349  
Alloy wheels 650  
RWD 0  
Roof rack 649  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Rear bumper protector   75
Roof rack crossbars   140
Convenience Package 1,366  
Class III trailer hitch 240  
Alloy wheels 579  
RWD 0  
Roof rack 425  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Rear bumper protector   66
Roof rack crossbars   122
Options (change) 3,183 785
Options (change) 2,610 685
Destination 845 895
Total Price $31,058 $44,780
Total Invoice $28,593 $41,771

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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: $5,387
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,403
Model Year20132015
ModelFJ CruiserExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/20 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/50-20
Total Price$31,058$44,780
Adjustments for Features0-8,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,058$36,445
Total Invoice$28,593$41,771
Adjustments for Features0-7,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,593$33,996

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132015
ModelFJ CruiserExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler $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
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,810$11,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,775

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132015
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.4,921 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
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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