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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: $42,732

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $2,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,723

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $3,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $26,635 $29,897
Rear HVAC unit 695      
Third-row seat 875   1,031  
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
Convenience Package 995      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Remote start 385 385 529 529
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,780 1,780
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,450 1,450
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Leather seating surfaces     1,490  
Extra Value Package 4     865  
Towing Prep Package     220 220
Running boards     649 649
Satellite radio     449 449
Floor mats     185 275
Extra Value Package 6     2,915  
Extra Value Package 8       3,400
Rear HVAC unit 591      
Third-row seat 744   825  
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
Convenience Package 846      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Remote start 327 327 380 380
Sunroof 723 723 680  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,424 1,424
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,305 1,305
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Leather seating surfaces     1,192  
Extra Value Package 4     778  
Towing Prep Package     176 176
Running boards     425 425
Satellite radio     359 359
Floor mats     120 180
Extra Value Package 6     2,624  
Extra Value Package 8       3,060
Options (change) 12,555 8,785 12,413 8,752
Options (change) 10,892 7,687 10,288 7,309
Destination 815 815 800 800
Total Price $44,985 $45,150 $42,732 $42,772
Total Invoice $41,026 $41,403 $37,723 $38,006

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,753
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,597
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$44,985$45,150$42,732$42,772
Adjustments for Features0-400-450-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,985$44,750$42,282$40,997
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$1,285$0
Total Invoice$41,026$41,403$37,723$38,006
Adjustments for Features0-367-397-1,577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,026$41,036$37,326$36,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$897$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009200920102010
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSportLimited
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$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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
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$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats$600 $600$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,265$6,665$6,715$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$450$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-367-397-1,577

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092010
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.4,178 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 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 audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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 control125Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Extra Value Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested85083%
Total Not Requested17517%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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