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Cost
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 | MSRP | $59,055 | vs | $69,730 | Very expensive | ||||||
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| In-city gas mileage | 14 mpg | vs | 13 mpg | The Sequoia Platinum has OK city mileage, while the Land Cruiser is very inefficient | ||||||
| basic warranty miles | 36,000 mile | vs | 36,000 mile | Average basic warranty | ||||||
| basic warranty years | 3 year | vs | 3 year | Average lasting basic warranty | ||||||
Practicality
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| Passengers | 7 | vs | 8 | Average number of seats | ||||||
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| Cargo space | 120.1 ft3 | vs | 81.7 ft3 | The Sequoia Platinum has lots of cargo room, but the Land Cruiser has very little | ||||||
| front seats | 62.5 ft3 | vs | 58.0 ft3 | The Sequoia Platinum has roomy front seats and the Land Cruiser is OK | ||||||
| Base payload capacity | 1330 lb | vs | 1510 lb | Average towing capacity | ||||||
| folding rear seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have a rear seat that folds down for extra storage space | ||||||
| power outlets | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power outlets | ||||||
| navigation system | Standard | vs | Optional | The Sequoia Platinum's standard navigation system will ensure you never get lost again; optional upgrade required on the Land Cruiser | ||||||
| Cupholders | 18 | vs | 12 | Both have an absurd number of cupholders | ||||||
| front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
Safety Features
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| antilock brakes | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with ABS brakes | ||||||
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| Stability control system | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have electronic stability control | ||||||
| Airbags | 6 | vs | 7 | Both have good airbag coverage | ||||||
| Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Disc | Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| child door locks | Standard | vs | Standard | Child door locks come standard | ||||||
| Roadside assistance system | None | vs | SafetyConnect | |||||||
Entertainment System
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| Number of speakers | 14 | vs | 14 | Audiophile's dream: lots of speakers | ||||||
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| Has speed sensitive volume | No | vs | No | Neither offers speed-sensitive volume | ||||||
| CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
| premium radio | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with satellite radio | ||||||
| Has auxiliary audio input | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have an audio-in jack so you can plug in your own MP3 player to the stereo | ||||||
| Has subwoofer | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have subwoofers for a richer bass sound | ||||||
| entertainment system | Standard | vs | Optional | Both cars offer an entertainment system for passengers, but it'll cost extra to get it on the Land Cruiser | ||||||
Performance
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| Horsepower | 381 HP @ 5,600 RPM | vs | 381 HP @ 5,600 RPM | Fairly powerful | ||||||
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| Number of gears | 6 | vs | 6 | Average number of gears | ||||||
| Transmission | Automatic transmission | vs | Automatic transmission | Both offer an automatic transmission, standard for this class | ||||||
| paddle shifters | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers paddle shifters | ||||||
| Air compressor | None | vs | None | Neither has an air compressor for increased power output | ||||||
| Power-to-weight ratio | 15.1 lb/hp | vs | 15.1 lb/hp | Both provide sporty handling | ||||||
| Drivetrain type | two-wheel drive | vs | four-wheel drive | The Land Cruiser will handle off-road driving and poor weather much better than the Sequoia Platinum | ||||||
| Curb-to-curb turning radius | 39.2 ft | vs | 38.7 ft | Both cars corner comparably to other vehicles in their class | ||||||
Luxury Features
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| moon roof | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with sun roofs | ||||||
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| power seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power seats | ||||||
| keyless entry | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have keyless entry | ||||||
| leather | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with leather interiors | ||||||
Crash Test Ratings
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| Rollover resistance | 4 stars | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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| Front driver crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Driver side crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
Road Tests
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| 0-60 mph | 7.1 seconds | vs | 7.3 seconds | The Sequoia Platinum has a good 0-60 time, but the Land Cruiser is just average | ||||||
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| Braking distance at 60mph | 146 ft | vs | 140 ft | The Land Cruiser 's braking ability is average for this class of vehicle, but the Sequoia Platinum is quite bad | ||||||
| 1/4 mile | 15.6 s @ 92 mph | vs | 15.7 s @ 92 mph | Both posted zippy 1/4 mile times | ||||||
| Lateral acceleration | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Top speed | 105 mph | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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