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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: $38,985

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $3,946

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,830

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $2,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelEscapeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybrid LimitedXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,080 $38,520 $41,330 $39,690 $41,680 $44,760
Base Invoice $30,687 $35,169 $37,735 $36,237 $38,054 $40,866
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,395          
Remote start 345 499 499 499 499 499
Running boards 345 599 599 599 599 599
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995          
Rear bumper protector   139 139 139 139 139
Cargo cover   179 179 179    
Floor mats   225 225 225 225 225
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,810 1,810 1,810 1,810 1,810
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,036          
Remote start 293 320 320 320 320 320
Running boards 293 375 375 375 375 375
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696          
Rear bumper protector   99 99 99 99 99
Cargo cover   129 129 129    
Floor mats   140 140 140 140 140
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,610 1,610 1,610 1,610 1,610
Options (change) 5,080 3,451 3,451 3,451 3,272 3,272
Options (change) 4,318 2,673 2,673 2,673 2,544 2,544
Destination 825 960 960 960 960 960
Total Price $38,985 $42,931 $45,741 $44,101 $45,912 $48,992
Total Invoice $35,830 $38,802 $41,368 $39,870 $41,558 $44,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,266
Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelEscapeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybrid LimitedXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4 H295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTT8CVTT8T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/60-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$38,985$42,931$45,741$44,101$45,912$48,992
Adjustments for Features0-5,795-7,070-5,945-7,045-8,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,985$37,136$38,671$38,156$38,867$40,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,535$1,020$1,731$3,461
Total Invoice$35,830$38,802$41,368$39,870$41,558$44,370
Adjustments for Features0-5,238-6,394-5,375-6,377-7,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,830$33,564$34,974$34,495$35,181$36,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,410$931$1,617$3,203

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelEscapeHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimHybrid LimitedXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000  $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300 
FWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150     
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
911 assist$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Safety key$5     
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500$500
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Roof rack$300     
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100$100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200     
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25$25
Media drive$15     
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for external devices$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Compass$0     
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 $25  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75 $75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600$600
Machined alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$4,170$9,965$11,240$10,115$11,215$12,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,795$7,070$5,945$7,045$8,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,238-6,394-5,375-6,377-7,603

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122017
ModelEscapeHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in109.8 in
Length174.7 in192.5 in
Width71.1 in75.8 in
Height67.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

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