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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: $34,400

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,223

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,840

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200920092009
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,680 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $25,743 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Class III trailer hitch 349      
Convenience Package 1,535 595    
Upgrade Package 2,985      
AWD w/low range 1,180      
Roof rack 689      
Running boards 345      
Appearance Package   695    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195    
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,320 2,320
Class III trailer hitch 240      
Convenience Package 1,366 506    
Upgrade Package 2,657      
AWD w/low range 1,097      
Roof rack 465      
Running boards 307      
Appearance Package   591    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166    
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112 2,112
Options (change) 7,083 5,115 3,630 3,630
Options (change) 6,132 4,567 3,304 3,304
Destination 860 815 815 815
Total Price $35,623 $34,400 $36,060 $39,995
Total Invoice $32,735 $31,840 $33,438 $37,020

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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: $1,763
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,395
Model Year2014200920092009
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionM6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/18 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1180, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$35,623$34,400$36,060$39,995
Adjustments for Features0-540-1,665-4,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,623$33,860$34,395$35,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$535$1,195
Total Invoice$32,735$31,840$33,438$37,020
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,544-4,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,735$31,340$31,894$32,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$554$1,107

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014200920092009
ModelFJ CruiserExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera$200   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
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   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
Headliner speakers$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,110$5,650$6,775$10,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540$1,665$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-500-1,544-4,573

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Interior trim, special color0No
JBL, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
245/65R17 tires400No
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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 Eddie Bauer

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

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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