A comparison of two cars I would like to own: a Toyota FJ Cruiser and a Jeep Wrangler

Presented by: Jack KenneyProject 15: Buying Your First Car

January 12, 2012

Toyota FJ Cruiser

vs.

Jeep Wrangler

Let’s look at the Toyota FJ Cruiser

The reason why I am considering buying a Toyota FJ Cruiser is because I want a car that can handle being on the road and also going off of the road and this car does great both on and off of the road.

Safety features of the Toyota FJ Cruiser

The safety rating of the Toyota FJ Cruiser is a five star rating. Below are some of the important safety features that this car has:

• Anti lock brakes• Stability control• Front impact air bags• Side impact air bags• Low tire pressure warning

Technology and Entertainment Features of the Toyota FJ Cruiser

The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features:

In the Toyota FJ Cruiser there is a radio, MP3 capability, CD player, navigation system, amplifier, and steering wheel audio controls

The reason why these features are important to me is because I want good speakers, I want to be able to plug my iPod in and listen to that and I want a navigation system so I know where I am or where I’m going

Specifications of the Toyota FJ Cruiser

• It has an automatic transmission

• It has a 4.0L V-6 engine

• It has a 260 horsepower

• Its maximum cargo capacity is 66.8

City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the Toyota FJ Cruiser

City MPG 17Highway MPG 20

Average price per gallon of gas: $62.42Average miles per week I drive: 30 milesTotal weekly gas bill: $208

Now let’s look at the Jeep Wrangler

The reason why I am considering buying a jeep wrangler is because they are known to last a long time and jeep wranglers also have been around for a really long time.

Safety features of the Jeep Wrangler

The safety rating of the Jeep Wrangler is five star rating. Below are some of the important safety features this car has:

• Driver and front passenger air bags• Low tire pressure warning• Traction control• seat mounted, driver and passenger air bags• Panic alarm

Technology and Entertainment Features of the Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features:

In the Jeep Wrangler there are 6 speakers, a CD player, voice activation navigation system

The reason why these features are important to me is because I want to be able to use my navigation system without pushing a button

Specifications of the Jeep Wrangler

• Manual

• A 3.6L V-6 engine

• 150 horsepower

• 61.2 cargo space

City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallonof the Jeep Wrangler

City MPG 16 Highway MPG 21

Average price per gallon of gas: $8.25Average miles per week I drive: 150Total weekly gas bill: $482

Final Costs

Toyota FJ Cruiser

$25,091

Jeep Wrangler

$22,049