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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,235

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,032

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,515 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $29,578 $27,108 $33,944
Third-row seat 845    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350    
Rear HVAC unit 650    
Side curtain airbags 560 650  
Roof rack crossbars 60    
Tubular side steps, bright finish 150 439 439
Sunroof 850    
Value Package   560  
Towing Prep Package   160  
Floor mats   106 106
Class III trailer hitch   415 415
Heated front seats   440  
Leather seating surfaces   1,400  
Third-row seat 718    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298    
Rear HVAC unit 553    
Side curtain airbags 476 559  
Roof rack crossbars 51    
Tubular side steps, bright finish 128 275 275
Sunroof 723    
Value Package   504  
Towing Prep Package   128  
Floor mats   66 66
Class III trailer hitch   315 315
Heated front seats   352  
Leather seating surfaces   1,120  
Options (change) 3,615 4,170 960
Options (change) 3,075 3,319 656
Destination 645 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $36,775 $35,235 $36,855
Total Invoice $33,298 $31,032 $32,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,745
Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$36,775$35,235$36,855
Adjustments for Features-5750-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,200$35,235$36,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,445
Total Invoice$33,298$31,032$32,605
Adjustments for Features-5210-155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,777$31,032$32,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,418

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620062006
ModelExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear heater $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$2,900$2,325$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-5210-155

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062006
ModelExplorerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.9 in
Length193.4 in184.6 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height72.8 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft380.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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