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Toyota 4Runner vs. Chrysler Aspen Review

How the Toyota 4Runner stacks up against the Chrysler Aspen - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota 4Runner
Price Range: $28,640 - $39,800
2009 Chrysler Aspen
Price Range: $34,730 - $37,115
Toyota 4Runner vs. Chrysler Aspen Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the 4Runner to the dealership as the Chrysler Aspen. When it comes to fuel economy, the 4Runner has the Chrysler Aspen beat. The Chrysler Aspen will tax your gasoline budget considerably more than the Toyota will. With respect to MSRP, the Toyota 4Runner doesn't cost much less than the Aspen. The Toyota 4Runner will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Chrysler Aspen. The Chrysler Aspen will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the 4Runner.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Chrysler Aspen over the Toyota 4Runner. There's no clear winner between the 4Runner and the Aspen in terms of hauling capacity. Towing is significantly more the Chrysler's forte than it is the 4Runner's.

Convenience
You'll most certainly take the Chrysler for a fill-up approximately as often as the Toyota.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Aspen's front cabin compared to the Toyota 4Runner. The ampler interior dimensions of the Chrysler Aspen make it roomier for your passengers than the 4Runner.

Dimensions
The Toyota 4Runner's tank is almost the same size as the Aspen's, though the Chrysler Aspen's is somewhat bigger. The Toyota 4Runner and the Chrysler Aspen compete for the same parking spaces. The Toyota 4Runner's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a nimbler feel in daily traffic than the Chrysler Aspen.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Aspen and the Toyota most definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Chrysler has a more sizeable engine than the Toyota 4Runner. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Toyota 4Runner could learn a lesson or two from the Aspen regarding pickup.

Warranty
The Aspen and the Toyota 4Runner have the same basic after-sale protection.

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