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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: $40,847

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $1,223

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,835

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $1,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $34,560 $37,950
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $31,553 $34,649
Third-row seat 875 375    
Rear HVAC unit 695 285    
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 229 229
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295   1,760
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,450 1,450
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL     1,015  
Floor mats     280 280
Running boards     649 649
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,819  
Third-row seat 744 319    
Rear HVAC unit 591 243    
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 150 150
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101   1,566
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,325 1,325
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL     903  
Floor mats     175 175
Running boards     425 425
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,459  
Options (change) 12,290 8,890 5,442 4,368
Options (change) 10,665 7,777 4,437 3,641
Destination 785 785 845 845
Total Price $42,320 $42,070 $40,847 $43,163
Total Invoice $38,723 $38,740 $36,835 $39,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,738
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,365
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$42,320$42,070$40,847$43,163
Adjustments for Features0-250-765-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,320$41,820$40,082$41,548
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0$1,466
Total Invoice$38,723$38,740$36,835$39,135
Adjustments for Features0-230-690-1,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,723$38,510$36,145$37,671
Cost Above Minimum$213$0$0$1,526

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$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
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
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 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$6,475$6,725$7,240$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$765$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-690-1,464

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082013
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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 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 radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested92569%
Total Not Requested42531%

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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