Ford Everest vs Toyota LandCruiser 300
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores higher, 76 vs 75
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 23 Oct 2026, price 6 Sep 2026
Ford Everest
21 of 27 standard · 6 no dataFrom
$68,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- Diesel V6 Turbo
- Power
- 184kW
- Economy
- 8.5 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 259L
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Toyota LandCruiser 300
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$97,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- Diesel Twin-Turbo V6
- Power
- 227kW
- Economy
- 8.9 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 700L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 75, but the Ford Everest is $29,000 cheaper
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$68,990RRP
- with the Toyota LandCruiser 300's standard kit: $68,990 (nothing to add)
$97,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Measured rows: Australian Automobile Association Real-World Testing Program (realworld.org.au), the on-road result for the vehicle each test names, shown beside the manufacturer's figures rather than in place of them and never scored. Ford Everest test page Toyota LandCruiser 300 test page
Price and cost per week
Ford Everest Sport
$68,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $296 a week in repayments ($68,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Toyota LandCruiser 300 GX
$97,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $430 a week in repayments ($97,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Ford Everest starts $29,000 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$296/wk(≈$1,282/mo)
Estimate on the Ford Everest at $68,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Ford EverestDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
Both the Ford Everest and Toyota LandCruiser 300 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2022. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Ford Everest and 89% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Ford Everest, against 6 on the Toyota LandCruiser 300.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Ford Everest and 10 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Ford Everest and 6 on the Toyota LandCruiser 300.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Ford Everest
- REC-006748 · published 21 Oct 2026Due to a manufacturing issue, the centre display screen may stop functioning and display a blank screen.Year range on the notice: 2026
- REC-006683 · published 28 Jul 2026Due to a software issue, the transmission fluid pump gears could fail while driving.Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2020
- REC-006659 · published 13 Jul 2026Due to a software issue, the transmission fluid pump gears could fail while driving.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2019
- 13 more on the model page.
Toyota LandCruiser 300
- REC-006549 · published 26 Feb 2026Due to a Transmission Control Module (TCM) programming issue, the transmission may rev faster than intended causing a loss of motive power and transmission fluid to leak.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-005908 · published 27 Feb 2024Due to a design issue, the transmission control module may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2024
- REC-005409 · published 26 Apr 2022Due to a software issue, if the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system is turned off, it may not default to the ON setting the next time the vehicle is started.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2022
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Ford Everest features a 12-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Ford Everest stands out with wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Ford Everest gets leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Ford Everest uses a Diesel V6 Turbo producing 184kW and 600Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout.
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 responds with a Diesel Twin-Turbo V6 making 227kW and 700Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the clear power advantage at 227kW vs 184kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Ford Everest measures 4,914mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 66mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford Everest generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 259L in the Ford Everest and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 441L advantage. The Ford Everest seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); both turn in a 11.8 m circle, kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Ford Everest costs about $2,423 a year (8.5 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 about $2,537 a year (8.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $114 a year less for the Ford Everest.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ford Everest) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300).
Where each one leads
The Ford Everest: the lower starting price ($68,990 against $97,990) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,423 a year against $2,537).
The Toyota LandCruiser 300: more power (227kW against 184kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (700L against 259L).
The Verdict
Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores higher, 76 vs 75
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores 76 to the Ford Everest's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 15 points), value (Ford Everest ahead by 11 points), reliability (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Ford Everest costs about $114 less (8.5 L/100km against 8.9 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 259L in the Ford Everest, 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$296/wk(≈$1,282/mo)
Estimate on the Ford Everest at $68,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Ford EverestDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Ford Everest and Toyota LandCruiser 300?
The Ford Everest is the cheapest at $68,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Toyota LandCruiser 300 by $29,000.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Ford Everest uses the least fuel at 8.5L/100km on the combined cycle.
Which is safest?
They are evenly matched on crash rating: Ford Everest and Toyota LandCruiser 300 all hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2022). Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the largest boot at 700L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Ford Everest has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 makes the most power at 227kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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