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Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,830

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $29,523

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,475

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $23,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelLand CruiserExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,100 $37,855
Base Invoice $56,088 $35,268
Upgrade Package 7,245  
Remote start 559  
Satellite radio 449  
All-weather floor mats 255 75
Trailer Tow Package   570
Navigation system   795
Roof rack crossbars   120
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Upgrade Package 5,772  
Remote start 395  
Satellite radio 359  
All-weather floor mats 155 64
Trailer Tow Package   484
Navigation system   676
Roof rack crossbars   106
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Options (change) 8,508 5,150
Options (change) 6,681 4,382
Destination 745 825
Total Price $73,353 $43,830
Total Invoice $63,514 $40,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,350
Model Year20082012
ModelLand CruiserExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine381hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$73,353$43,830
Adjustments for Features-4,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,093$43,830
Total Invoice$63,514$40,475
Adjustments for Features-3,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,825$40,475

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Features Comparison: Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelLand CruiserExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Crawl control$500 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Power antenna$100 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350 
Total Value of Features$10,755$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6890

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelLand CruiserExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length194.9 in197.1 in
Width77.6 in78.9 in
Height74.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.3 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room58.6 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom28.4 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.0 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Land Cruiser

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Brake-initiated collision preparation system0No
Power antenna100No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested220086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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