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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: $5,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,383

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $4,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelEscapeEscapeHighlander
TrimSELTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $35,595
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $32,498
Package 302A 1,895    
Navigation system 795 795 2,650
2.0L I4 1,095    
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,450
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Bodyside moldings     199
Roof rack crossbars     229
Floor mats     315
Package 302A 1,654    
Navigation system 694 694 2,359
2.0L I4 1,022    
AWD 1,632 1,632 1,324
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Bodyside moldings     125
Roof rack crossbars     150
Floor mats     200
Options (change) 6,930 4,835 4,843
Options (change) 6,219 4,324 4,158
Destination 895 895 810
Total Price $35,995 $36,100 $41,248
Total Invoice $33,383 $33,540 $37,466

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,773
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,596
Model Year201320132011
ModelEscapeEscapeHighlander
TrimSELTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,995$36,100$41,248
Adjustments for Features0-500-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,995$35,600$40,373
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$33,383$33,540$37,466
Adjustments for Features0-465-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,383$33,075$36,671
Cost Above Minimum$308$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320132011
ModelEscapeEscapeHighlander
TrimSELTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console  $200
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $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 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$7,005$7,505$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-465-795

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132011
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.4,266 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 start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested97549%
Total Not Requested100051%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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