2027 Toyota 4Runner vs Toyota Land Cruiser: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the 4Runner — it leads our weighted scorecard 3–0 across 7 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($43,490 vs $58,180) and deeper real-world discounts (4.9% off MSRP vs 2.8% off MSRP). The Land Cruiser doesn't win a category on our scorecard; it makes sense mainly if you find a meaningfully better deal on one locally.
Scorecard: 4Runner 3 pts · Land Cruiser 0 pts across 7 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 4Runner | 2027 Land Cruiser | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2) | $43,490 | $58,180 | 4Runner |
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | 61.2% | — | No data |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | Tie |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 326 hp | 326 hp | Tie |
| Max towing (1) | 6,000 lb | 6,000 lb | Tie |
| Cargo behind rear seats (1) | 48.4 cu ft | 46.2 cu ft | Tie |
| Standard seats (1) | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Median discount verified buyers got (1) | 4.9% off MSRP | 2.8% off MSRP | 4Runner |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | 3 | — | No data |
| Weighted points | 3 | 0 | 4Runner |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: it's a wash — 4Runner 23 mpg vs Land Cruiser 23 mpg (best EPA combined).
- Family. Families: it's a wash — 4Runner 5 vs Land Cruiser 5 (standard seats).
- Budget. Tight budgets: the 4Runner — $43,490 vs $58,180 (starting MSRP).
- Towing. Towing: it's a wash — 4Runner 6,000 lb vs Land Cruiser 6,000 lb (max towing).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
The 4Runner starts at $43,490 and tops out at $68,870; the Land Cruiser runs $58,180 to $64,255 (manufacturer MSRP, before destination). Verified 4Runner buyers paid a median 4.9% off MSRP across 59 deals; the CarWhere Index target is 6.7% off. Verified Land Cruiser buyers paid a median 2.8% off MSRP across 93 deals; the CarWhere Index target is 4.6% off.
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- 4Runner: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- Land Cruiser: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
Complaint rates are owner complaints filed with NHTSA divided by vehicles sold — a federal-data signal, not a survey score.
Specs side by side
| 2027 4Runner | 2027 Land Cruiser | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (base trim) | $43,490 | $58,180 |
| Top-trim MSRP | $68,870 | $64,255 |
| Horsepower | 278–326 hp | 326 hp |
| Max torque | 465 lb-ft | 465 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 21–23 mpg (hybrid avail.) | 23 mpg (hybrid avail.) |
| Max towing | 6,000 lb | 6,000 lb |
| Max payload | — | 1,365 lb |
| Seats (standard / max) | 5 / 7 | 5 / 5 |
| Cargo behind rear seats | 48.4 cu ft | 46.2 cu ft |
Automaker-published figures; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. "—" = not published.
Size
| 4Runner | Land Cruiser | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.9 in | 196.4 in |
| Width | 78 in | 77.9 in |
| Height | 72.6 in | 75.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.9 in |
Resale: 5-year value retained
A 5-year-old (2021) 4Runner lists for a median $37,050 — 61.2% of today's median new price of $60,580. There's no 5-year retention figure for the Land Cruiser yet.
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FAQ
Is the 4Runner better than the Land Cruiser?
On our data, yes. Our pick: the 4Runner — it leads our weighted scorecard 3–0 across 7 categories, winning on a lower starting price ($43,490 vs $58,180) and deeper real-world discounts (4.9% off MSRP vs 2.8% off MSRP). The Land Cruiser doesn't win a category on our scorecard; it makes sense mainly if you find a meaningfully better deal on one locally.
Which is more reliable, the 4Runner or the Land Cruiser?
We only rank reliability by NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold, and that rate isn't available for both models yet.
Which holds its value better, the 4Runner or the Land Cruiser?
We don't have a 5-year retention figure for both models.
Which is cheaper, the 4Runner or the Land Cruiser?
The 4Runner starts lower: $43,490 vs $58,180 starting MSRP (before destination). Verified buyers paid a median 4.9% off MSRP on the 4Runner (59 deals) and 2.8% on the Land Cruiser (93 deals).
Which has better gas mileage, the 4Runner or the Land Cruiser?
It's a wash: 23 mpg vs 23 mpg best EPA combined.
How we score
Each category compares one published number per model and counts only when both models have it. The winner earns the category weight; results inside the tie band earn nothing. Our pick has more weighted points; level points fall back to more category wins, then the reliability winner, then the price winner.
- Starting MSRP: lower wins; tie within 3%.
- NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold: lower wins; tie within 15%.
- 5-year value retained: higher wins; tie within 2 points.
- Best EPA combined: higher wins; tie within 1 mpg (3 MPGe).
- Most horsepower available: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Max towing: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Cargo behind rear seats: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Standard seats: higher wins; tie same count.
- Median discount verified buyers got: higher wins; tie within 0.5 points.
- Recalls, 2023–2025 model years: lower wins; tie within 1.
Towing weighs 2 for pickups and 1 otherwise; seating is only scored between SUVs and minivans, using standard (never optional) seats. Sources: automaker spec pages and order guides; EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns against published US sales; median used asking prices across active US dealer listings from licensed vehicle-data providers; verified buyer-submitted deal sheets for discounts.
Cite this page: CarWhere, "2027 Toyota 4Runner vs Toyota Land Cruiser: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/toyota-4runner-vs-toyota-land-cruiser, updated November 8, 2026.