The focus on this thread is currently more on why I had considered both or the comparison between the two, as opposed to best ways to trade in/sell a recently purchased new car, which is more what I was going for.
I agree the raptor is way more vehicle than the 4runner. No argument here. But I happen to know folks who considered the 4runner, as well as a Jeep wrangler, also a tacoma, and the raptor. I think there is a certain persona with those type of vehicles that appeals to a personality type.
I've had pickup trucks most of my life, but lately have been driving SUVs since they are a tad more family friendly. Also have a 4x8 utility trailer, so the bed isn't that big of a deal. But you can't really compare to the performance of the raptor, and really that is what I am interested in.
I have considered the explorer ST, but I want something that can take me off the beaten path more than an explorer can offer. Maybe with the new bronco coming out in the next few months, assuming they have a Ford performance version, could check the boxes that the 4runner doesn't for me, but only time will tell.
New guy to this forum, just wanted to introduce myself, also to get a dialogue going about trade in of newer cars, not really about getting beat up for how the 4runner compares to the raptor.
