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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: $696

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,292

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $34,560 $37,950
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $31,553 $34,649
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 60 229 229
Sunroof 850 850    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295   1,760
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL     1,015  
Bodyside moldings     199 199
Floor mats     280 280
Running boards     649 649
AWD     1,450 1,450
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,819  
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 51 150 150
Sunroof 723 723    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101   1,566
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL     903  
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Floor mats     175 175
Running boards     425 425
AWD     1,325 1,325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,459  
Options (change) 9,505 7,805 5,641 4,567
Options (change) 8,129 6,684 4,562 3,766
Destination 645 645 845 845
Total Price $40,350 $40,965 $41,046 $43,362
Total Invoice $36,292 $36,907 $36,960 $39,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,244
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,979
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$40,350$40,965$41,046$43,362
Adjustments for Features00-2,940-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,350$40,965$38,106$39,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,566
Total Invoice$36,292$36,907$36,960$39,260
Adjustments for Features00-2,647-3,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,292$36,907$34,313$35,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,606

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELimited
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
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$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  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 $1000
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,775$4,775$7,715$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,940$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,647-3,341

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062013
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77545%
Total Not Requested95055%
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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%

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