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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: $37,525

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $11,367

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,865

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $8,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelEscapeHighlander
TrimTitaniumLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,045 $44,800
Base Invoice $30,602 $40,903
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
Towing Package 495  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 125 249
Cargo tray 90  
Panoramic sunroof 995  
AWD 1,350 1,460
Class II trailer hitch   699
Floor mats   225
Remote start   499
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
Towing Package 470  
Cargo cover 128  
All-weather floor mats 119 145
Cargo tray 86  
Panoramic sunroof 945  
AWD 1,290 1,333
Class II trailer hitch   530
Floor mats   140
Remote start   320
Options (change) 4,485 3,132
Options (change) 4,268 2,468
Destination 995 960
Total Price $37,525 $48,892
Total Invoice $35,865 $44,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,508
Model Year20182017
ModelEscapeHighlander
TrimTitaniumLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/55-19
Total Price$37,525$48,892
Adjustments for Features0-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,525$46,732
Total Invoice$35,865$44,331
Adjustments for Features0-1,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,865$42,373

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182017
ModelEscapeHighlander
TrimTitaniumLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, side$100 
Pedestrian detection $50
Perimeter scan $25
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
Intercom $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,730$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,958

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182017
ModelEscapeHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.9 in109.8 in
Length178.1 in192.5 in
Width72.4 in75.8 in
Height66.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 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
34.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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