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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: $42,070

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,608

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,723

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $35,595
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $32,498
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,650
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 229
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,760
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,450
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Towing Prep Package     220
Floor mats     315
Running boards     649
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,359
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 150
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,566
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,324
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Towing Prep Package     195
Floor mats     200
Running boards     425
Options (change) 12,290 8,890 7,273
Options (change) 10,665 7,777 6,219
Destination 785 785 810
Total Price $42,320 $42,070 $43,678
Total Invoice $38,723 $38,740 $39,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $626
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/55-19
Total Price$42,320$42,070$43,678
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,320$41,820$41,863
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0
Total Invoice$38,723$38,740$39,527
Adjustments for Features0-230-1,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,723$38,510$37,884
Cost Above Minimum$213$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$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
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,625$4,875$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-1,643

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082011
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
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%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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