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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: $43,828

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $772

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,664

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $35,745
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $32,635
Rear HVAC unit 695    
Third-row seat 875    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,650
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,760
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,450
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Towing Prep Package     220
Roof rack crossbars     229
Floor mats     315
Running boards     649
Rear HVAC unit 591    
Third-row seat 744    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 2,359
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,566
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,324
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Towing Prep Package     195
Roof rack crossbars     150
Floor mats     200
Running boards     425
Options (change) 12,170 8,400 7,273
Options (change) 10,565 7,360 6,219
Destination 815 815 810
Total Price $44,600 $44,765 $43,828
Total Invoice $40,699 $41,076 $39,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,212
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,551
Model Year200920092012
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$44,600$44,765$43,828
Adjustments for Features0-400-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,600$44,365$42,153
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0
Total Invoice$40,699$41,076$39,664
Adjustments for Features0-367-1,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,699$40,709$38,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920092012
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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
CD changer, in-dash  $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 
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
Folding third row seats$600 $600
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,690$6,090$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-367-1,516

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
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%
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
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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