4Runner TCO/Car Seats

Convertible Car Seat Optimizer

Scored against your stated requirements. 13 seats evaluated, 11 eligible.

Hard Requirements

✓FAA approved - family flies with the kids
✓Fits 2-across in 4Runner - 2 kids in 2nd row outboard LATCH positions
2 seats eliminated: Cybex Sirona S, Evenflo Revolve360 Extend

Scoring Weights

Safety (CR score)35%
Longevity (RF/FF/expiry)25%
Value (price + wash)20%
Portability (weight + width)20%
Top Recommendation
GracoExtend2Fit
$215 - Score: 77/100
Safety
80
Longevity
100
Value
89
Portable
32

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Eligible Seats - Ranked by Overall Score (tap to expand)

Eliminated Seats (2)
Full Decision Rubric
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Ease of installLATCH + seatbelt tightness
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Safety ratingConsumer Reports / NHTSA eval
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Rear-facing weight limitHigher = longer in safest position
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Forward-facing harness limitDetermines total seat lifespan
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Fits 2x side-by-side in 4Runner2 kids in 2nd row outboard positions
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FAA approvedFamily travels by air
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Expiration windowLonger = more value
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Washable coverQuality of life with toddlers
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Seat weightAirport portability only
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PriceValue denominator
Methodology

Data: Manufacturer specs, Consumer Reports, BabyGearLab, Mommyhood101, Car Seat Lady, CSFTL, Safe in the Seat. Feb 2026.

Safety (35%): Consumer Reports crash test scores where available, baseline 50 for seats without CR data. All seats pass FMVSS 213.

Longevity (25%): Composite of rear-facing max weight (40% - normalized 35-50 lbs), forward-facing max weight (30% - normalized 40-65 lbs), and expiration years (30% - normalized 5-10 yrs).

Value (20%): Inverse price (70% - normalized $150-$550) plus washability bonus (30% - machine wash = 100, hand = 50, spot = 0).

Portability (20%): Inverse weight (70% - normalized 15-30 lbs) plus inverse width (30% - normalized 17-20"). Lighter and narrower = better for airport travel.