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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: $37,281

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,364

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,872

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $30,810 $34,610
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $27,421 $31,007
Third-row seat 875     540
Rear HVAC unit 695      
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,000 2,000
Convenience Package 995      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,770 1,770
Sunroof 850 850    
Extra Value Package     960 2,100
Towing Prep Package     160  
Floor mats     106 106
Class II trailer hitch     390 390
Heated front seats     440  
Third-row seat 744     483
Rear HVAC unit 591      
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,700 1,700
Convenience Package 846      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,416 1,416
Sunroof 723 723    
Extra Value Package     864 1,890
Towing Prep Package     128  
Floor mats     66 66
Class II trailer hitch     280 280
Heated front seats     352  
Options (change) 7,215 4,140 5,826 6,906
Options (change) 6,134 3,520 4,806 5,835
Destination 815 815 645 645
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $39,645 $40,505 $37,281 $39,561
Total Invoice $36,268 $37,236 $32,872 $34,887

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,024
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,170
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionA5A5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$39,645$40,505$37,281$39,561
Adjustments for Features-1,340-1,7400-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,305$38,765$37,281$39,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$0$2,080
Total Invoice$36,268$37,236$32,872$34,887
Adjustments for Features-1,226-1,6000-176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,042$35,636$32,872$34,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$594$0$1,839

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009200920072007
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear heater  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,640$5,040$3,300$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$1,740$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,226-1,6000-176

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092007
ModelExplorerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.9 in
Length193.4 in184.6 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height72.8 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested42532%
Total Not Requested90068%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Rear heater150Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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