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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: $29,855

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $7,417

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,381

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $5,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelEscapeHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,505 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $24,879 $26,241 $29,281
Premium Package 1,195    
Sunroof 995 850 850
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695    
Remote start 425 529 529
Running boards 345 649 649
Cold Weather Package   60  
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Heated front seats     440
Premium Package 1,016    
Sunroof 846 680 680
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291    
Remote start 361 380 380
Running boards 293 425 425
Cold Weather Package   48  
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 5,655 7,117 5,697
Options (change) 4,807 5,622 4,475
Destination 695 745 745
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0
Total Price $29,855 $37,272 $39,342
Total Invoice $27,381 $32,608 $34,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,486
Model Year200820082008
ModelEscapeHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine133hp I4 H270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$29,855$37,272$39,342
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,855$35,282$35,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$395
Total Invoice$27,381$32,608$34,501
Adjustments for Features0-1,741-3,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,381$30,867$31,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$420

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820082008
ModelEscapeHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybridSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Conversation mirror $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,500$4,490$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,741-3,214

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082008
ModelEscapeHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in109.8 in
Length174.7 in188.4 in
Width71.1 in75.2 in
Height67.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested158080%
Total Not Requested40020%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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