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SUV, Compact
2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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In a photo finish, the Toyota FJ Cruiser won Vincentric’s Best Value in America Award - its first - using its low depreciation rate, better than average maintenance and repair costs, and its place as the best fuel sipper in its segment.
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| 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4D Utility 4WD at |
| Cost Item |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Total |
| Depreciation: |
$4,543 |
$1,975 |
$1,930 |
$1,891 |
$1,854 |
$12,193 |
| Fees & Taxes: |
1,563 |
101 |
107 |
92 |
99 |
$1,962 |
| Finance: |
1,189 |
954 |
704 |
440 |
159 |
$3,446 |
| Fuel: |
2,463 |
2,551 |
2,642 |
2,736 |
2,833 |
$13,225 |
| Insurance: |
1,300 |
1,283 |
1,267 |
1,252 |
1,237 |
$6,339 |
| Maintenance: |
0 |
186 |
1,512 |
475 |
397 |
$2,570 |
| Opportunity Cost: |
56 |
91 |
129 |
174 |
214 |
$664 |
| Repairs: |
0 |
0 |
369 |
615 |
615 |
$1,599 |
| Total: |
$11,114 |
$7,141 |
$8,660 |
$7,675 |
$7,408 |
$41,998 |
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Vincentric's Best Value in America awards are based on the model level average of all trim levels within the model. Ownership costs for each trim level are measured at annual mileages of 10,000, 15,000, and 20,000. Results shown above assume 15,000 miles per year for the trim level described.
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