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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: $40,290

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $689

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,241

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $48

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $26,408 $29,762
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Rear HVAC unit 650 650    
Third-row seat 845 845 1,090  
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,700 1,700
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Towing Prep Package     220 220
Extra Value Package 4     865  
Leather seating surfaces     1,490  
Floor mats     185 275
Running boards     649 649
AWD     1,450 1,450
Extra Value Package 6     2,475  
Extra Value Package 8       3,280
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Rear HVAC unit 553 553    
Third-row seat 718 718 872  
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Sunroof 723 723 680  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,360 1,360
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Towing Prep Package     176 176
Extra Value Package 4     778  
Leather seating surfaces     1,192  
Floor mats     120 180
Running boards     425 425
AWD     1,305 1,305
Extra Value Package 6     2,228  
Extra Value Package 8       2,952
Options (change) 9,445 7,745 10,974 7,574
Options (change) 8,078 6,633 9,136 6,398
Destination 645 645 745 745
Total Price $40,290 $40,905 $40,979 $41,389
Total Invoice $36,241 $36,856 $36,289 $36,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,491
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,537
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$40,290$40,905$40,979$41,389
Adjustments for Features00-2,565-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,290$40,905$38,414$37,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$615$0
Total Invoice$36,241$36,856$36,289$36,905
Adjustments for Features00-2,271-3,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,241$36,856$34,018$33,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$314$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,225$3,225$5,790$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,565$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,271-3,201

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.8 in
Length193.4 in188.4 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height72.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested1050102%
Total Not Requested-25-2%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210071%
Total Not Requested85029%

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