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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: $40,350

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,292

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $35,595
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $32,498
Third-row seat 845 845  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 229
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,650
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,760
Towing Prep Package     220
Bodyside moldings     199
Floor mats     315
Running boards     649
AWD     1,450
Third-row seat 718 718  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 150
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,359
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,566
Towing Prep Package     195
Bodyside moldings     125
Floor mats     200
Running boards     425
AWD     1,324
Options (change) 9,505 7,805 7,472
Options (change) 8,129 6,684 6,344
Destination 645 645 810
Total Price $40,350 $40,965 $43,877
Total Invoice $36,292 $36,907 $39,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $363
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $155
Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$40,350$40,965$43,877
Adjustments for Features00-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,350$40,965$39,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$36,292$36,907$39,652
Adjustments for Features00-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,292$36,907$36,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620062011
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Removable second-row console  $200
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,900$2,900$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,515

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062011
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.4,266 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 bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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 bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
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%

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