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Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,090

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $5,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,464

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $3,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelEscapeHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $29,410 $32,900 $40,450
Base Invoice $25,049 $26,241 $29,281 $36,202
Safety Package 595      
Premium Package 3,995      
Sunroof 585 850 850 850
Cold Weather Package   60    
Leather seating surfaces   1,490    
Floor mats   185 275  
Navigation system   2,530 2,505 2,655
Heated front seats     440  
Cargo cover       90
Safety Package 506      
Premium Package 3,396      
Sunroof 498 680 680 680
Cold Weather Package   48    
Leather seating surfaces   1,192    
Floor mats   120 180  
Navigation system   2,118 2,099 2,211
Heated front seats     352  
Cargo cover       72
Options (change) 5,175 5,115 4,070 3,595
Options (change) 4,400 4,158 3,311 2,963
Destination 615 745 745 745
Gas Tax -2,600 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $30,090 $35,270 $37,715 $42,190
Total Invoice $27,464 $31,144 $33,337 $37,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,764
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelEscapeHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine133hp I4 H270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTT5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 4?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$30,090$35,270$37,715$42,190
Adjustments for Features0-2,170-3,870-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,090$33,100$33,845$36,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745$3,495
Total Invoice$27,464$31,144$33,337$37,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,916-3,421-4,948
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,464$29,228$29,916$32,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$688$3,134

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelEscapeHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  $1000
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Larger rear spoiler $200 $200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,945$5,115$6,815$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,170$3,870$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,916-3,421-4,948

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062008
ModelEscapeHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.2 in109.8 in
Length174.9 in188.4 in
Width70.1 in75.2 in
Height69.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested200074%
Total Not Requested70026%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested62553%
Total Not Requested55047%

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