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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: $5,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,491

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLESELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $35,534 $36,602 $38,419
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 55 249 249 249
Remote start 385 385 499 499 499
Satellite radio 195 195      
Sunroof 850 850      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,810 1,810 1,810
Obstacle detection, rear 255        
Class II trailer hitch     699 699 699
Floor mats     229 229 229
Running boards     599 599 599
AWD     1,460 1,460 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 47 145 145 145
Remote start 326 326 320 320 320
Satellite radio 166 166      
Sunroof 723 723      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,610 1,610 1,610
Obstacle detection, rear 217        
Class II trailer hitch     530 530 530
Floor mats     139 139 139
Running boards     399 399 399
AWD     1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 10,440 7,875 5,545 5,545 5,545
Options (change) 8,966 6,787 4,476 4,476 4,476
Destination 735 735 995 995 995
Total Price $39,545 $39,725 $45,460 $46,630 $48,620
Total Invoice $36,491 $36,883 $41,005 $42,073 $43,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,308
Model Year20072007201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLESELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6?, 6825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$39,545$39,725$45,460$46,630$48,620
Adjustments for Features00-6,455-6,455-7,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,545$39,725$39,005$40,175$41,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0$1,170$2,335
Total Invoice$36,491$36,883$41,005$42,073$43,890
Adjustments for Features00-5,822-5,824-6,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,491$36,883$35,183$36,249$37,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$392$0$1,066$2,135

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072007201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedXLESELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Second-row high console$250$250   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Intercom  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass$0$0   
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$3,600$3,600$10,055$10,055$10,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,455$6,455$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,822-5,824-6,572

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072018
ModelExplorerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.8 in
Length193.4 in192.5 in
Width73.7 in75.8 in
Height72.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,535 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 XLE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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