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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: $35,665

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $5,733

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,097

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $3,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeHighlander
TrimTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,045 $35,745
Base Invoice $30,602 $32,635
Roof rack crossbars 145 229
Cargo cover 135  
AWD 1,350 1,450
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Navigation system   2,650
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Roof rack crossbars 137 150
Cargo cover 128  
AWD 1,290 1,324
Panoramic sunroof 945  
Navigation system   2,359
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 2,625 4,843
Options (change) 2,500 4,158
Destination 995 810
Total Price $35,665 $41,398
Total Invoice $34,097 $37,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,483
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,179
Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeHighlander
TrimTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/55-19
Total Price$35,665$41,398
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,915$41,398
Total Invoice$34,097$37,603
Adjustments for Features-1,6730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,424$37,603

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182012
ModelEscapeHighlander
TrimTitaniumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Obstacle detection, side$100 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$8,905$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,765 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 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
34.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft395.4 ft3

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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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