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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: $6,958

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,464

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $6,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelEscapeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,900 $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370
Base Invoice $25,049 $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598
Safety Package 595        
Premium Package 3,995        
Sunroof 585        
Navigation system   2,650 2,650 2,650 2,650
Bodyside moldings   199 199 199 199
Roof rack crossbars   229 229 229 229
Floor mats   315 315 315 315
Wiper de-icer       60  
Leather Package       2,305  
Safety Package 506        
Premium Package 3,396        
Sunroof 498        
Navigation system   2,359 2,359 2,359 2,359
Bodyside moldings   125 125 125 125
Roof rack crossbars   150 150 150 150
Floor mats   200 200 200 200
Wiper de-icer       53  
Leather Package       2,121  
Options (change) 5,175 3,393 3,393 5,758 3,393
Options (change) 4,400 2,834 2,834 5,008 2,834
Destination 615 810 810 810 810
Gas Tax -2,600 0 0 0 0
Total Price $30,090 $37,048 $39,948 $45,283 $48,573
Total Invoice $27,464 $33,631 $36,279 $41,435 $44,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,763
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,359
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelEscapeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine133hp I4 H187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTT6T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 4?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$30,090$37,048$39,948$45,283$48,573
Adjustments for Features0-4,195-5,070-5,595-6,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,090$32,853$34,878$39,688$41,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025$6,835$8,800
Total Invoice$27,464$33,631$36,279$41,435$44,242
Adjustments for Features0-3,808-4,604-5,120-6,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,464$29,823$31,675$36,315$37,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,852$6,492$8,116

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelEscapeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  $1000$1000
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Power liftgate $350$350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Removable second-row console $200$200$200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player$125    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$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$50
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$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$150
Total Value of Features$2,645$6,840$7,715$8,240$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,195$5,070$5,595$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,808-4,604-5,120-6,303

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012
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.3,947 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 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Wiper de-icer
FeatureValueRequested?
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested215086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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