2024 LCFE: What does the first edition provide other than a moonroof that costs $12K?
I have a 1958 edition on-reserve for MSRP. The dealer reached out to me to see if I'd be interested in a blue Land Cruiser trim (not First Edition) for about $9K more ($66K versus $57K). I was going to say no, but then I saw that it had a moonroof. I initially thought only the First Edition had those. Looking at the Toyota build page, it seems the moonroof is an optional package for the Land Cruiser trim (but not for the 1958).
What's interesting is that the moonroof is listed as only $850. Meaning...if I could find a LC trim with the moonroof as the only add-on, it would be $61,950 + $850 - $55,950 = $6,850 more than the LC1958. I think that's a reasonable extra cost for sway bar disconnect + larger screen + larger wheels + roof rails + moonroof. The only thing I'd be missing is the rounded headlights.
On the other hand, a LC trim + moonroof is about $12K less than the LCFE. I don't get where that extra $12K comes from. Best I can surmise is that the LCFE has slightly bigger rims, a roof rack instead of rails, rounded head lights instead of rectangular ones, leather interior, and a few other minor features (Qi wireless charging, cool box, heads-up display, power adjustable seats, 14 speakers instead of 12). Am I missing something? To me, that doesn't add up to an extra $12K.