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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: $39,545

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,491

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072015
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $40,190
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $36,694
Third-row seat 845 375  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Rear HVAC unit 675 285  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 200
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Remote start 385 385 499
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,810
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Class II trailer hitch     699
Floor mats     225
Running boards     599
AWD     1,460
Third-row seat 718 319  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Rear HVAC unit 574 243  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 120
Satellite radio 166 166  
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Remote start 326 326 310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,610
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Class II trailer hitch     480
Floor mats     140
Running boards     375
AWD     1,333
Options (change) 10,440 7,875 5,492
Options (change) 8,966 6,787 4,368
Destination 735 735 885
Total Price $39,545 $39,725 $46,567
Total Invoice $36,491 $36,883 $41,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,792
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $745
Model Year200720072015
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/55-19
Total Price$39,545$39,725$46,567
Adjustments for Features00-5,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,545$39,725$41,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0
Total Invoice$36,491$36,883$41,947
Adjustments for Features00-4,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,491$36,883$37,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$392$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200720072015
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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
Sunshades, second row  $125
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row high console$250$250 
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
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Intercom  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,000$8,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,711

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072015
ModelExplorerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.8 in
Length193.4 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in75.8 in
Height72.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft383.7 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 seat200Yes
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 Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

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%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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 tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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