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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: $32,440

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $5,058

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,596

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $4,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelEscapeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybrid LimitedSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,975 $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370
Base Invoice $29,542 $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395        
Running boards 345 649 649 649 649
Navigation system   2,650 2,650 2,650 2,650
Roof rack crossbars   229 229 229 229
Floor mats   315 315 315 315
Wiper de-icer       60  
Leather Package       2,305  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036        
Running boards 293 425 425 425 425
Navigation system   2,359 2,359 2,359 2,359
Roof rack crossbars   150 150 150 150
Floor mats   200 200 200 200
Wiper de-icer       53  
Leather Package       2,121  
Options (change) 2,740 3,843 3,843 6,208 3,843
Options (change) 2,329 3,134 3,134 5,308 3,134
Destination 725 810 810 810 810
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0 0 0
Total Price $32,440 $37,498 $40,398 $45,733 $49,023
Total Invoice $29,596 $33,931 $36,579 $41,735 $44,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,037
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelEscapeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybrid LimitedSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4 H187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTT6T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$32,440$37,498$40,398$45,733$49,023
Adjustments for Features0-2,540-3,515-3,940-5,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,440$34,958$36,883$41,793$43,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,925$6,835$8,700
Total Invoice$29,596$33,931$36,579$41,735$44,542
Adjustments for Features0-2,298-3,183-3,596-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,596$31,633$33,396$38,139$39,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,763$6,506$8,034

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelEscapeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybrid LimitedSELimitedHybridHybrid 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    
Keyless entry keypad$50    
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
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
Temporary spare tire$150    
Vehicle health reports$0    
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 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $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 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100
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$2,775$5,315$6,290$6,715$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540$3,515$3,940$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,298-3,183-3,596-4,875

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,255 lb.3,947 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 Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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 audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
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 mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested230092%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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