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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: $35,995

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $2,603

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,383

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelEscapeEscapeHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELTitaniumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $26,241 $29,281
Package 302A 1,895      
Navigation system 795 795 2,530 2,505
2.0L I4 1,095      
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,450 1,450
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395    
Leather seating surfaces   895 1,490  
Cold Weather Package     60  
Automatic climate control, front     375  
Floor mats     185 275
Satellite radio     449 449
Remote start     529 529
Sunroof     850 850
Universal garage door opener     125  
Power liftgate     400 400
Heated front seats       440
Package 302A 1,654      
Navigation system 694 694 2,118 2,099
2.0L I4 1,022      
AWD 1,632 1,632 1,290 1,290
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217    
Leather seating surfaces   781 1,192  
Cold Weather Package     48  
Automatic climate control, front     300  
Floor mats     120 180
Satellite radio     359 359
Remote start     380 380
Sunroof     680 680
Universal garage door opener     100  
Power liftgate     320 320
Heated front seats       352
Options (change) 6,930 4,835 8,443 6,898
Options (change) 6,219 4,324 6,907 5,660
Destination 895 895 745 745
Total Price $35,995 $36,100 $38,598 $40,543
Total Invoice $33,383 $33,540 $33,893 $35,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,023
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,770
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelEscapeEscapeHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELTitaniumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,995$36,100$38,598$40,543
Adjustments for Features-1,025-1,5250-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,970$34,575$38,598$38,968
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0$370
Total Invoice$33,383$33,540$33,893$35,686
Adjustments for Features-951-1,4170-1,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,432$32,123$33,893$34,300
Cost Above Minimum$309$0$0$407

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2013201320082008
ModelEscapeEscapeHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELTitaniumSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,805$8,305$6,780$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$1,525$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-951-1,4170-1,386

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132008
ModelEscapeHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in109.8 in
Length178.1 in188.4 in
Width72.4 in75.2 in
Height66.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,732 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
34.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested107554%
Total Not Requested90046%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
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 link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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