I am looking at possibly getting a 4 runner, and would love to find a place that lays out the differences between all 4Runner models 2010-current.
where is the best place to research?
Look here (Wikipedia) under the current Gen: that is a good starting point.
If i were to get the 4runner, I would get the 2014 because that is the first year of the mid cycle refresh. If it were me, I would get the lexus equivalent: Lexus GX460 because it has the v8 engine, while the 4runner's have the v6. I would get the lexus because it has a lot more luxury and still resells for about the same price. I hope this helps.
More and more expensive.
as long as they are 5th gen, mechanically they are same.