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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: $45,060

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092021
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $44,040
Third-row seat 875    
Convenience Package 995    
Rear HVAC unit 695    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 249
Remote start 385 385 499
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,810
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,460
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795  
Class II trailer hitch     699
Rear bumper protector     139
Floor mats     229
Running boards     599
Third-row seat 744    
Convenience Package 846    
Rear HVAC unit 591    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 145
Remote start 327 327 320
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,610
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,333
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676  
Class II trailer hitch     530
Rear bumper protector     99
Floor mats     139
Running boards     399
Options (change) 12,630 9,655 5,684
Options (change) 10,956 8,427 4,575
Destination 815 815 1,215
Total Price $45,060 $46,020 $50,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $211
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,992
Model Year200920092021
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8295hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-20
Total Price$45,060$46,020$50,939
Adjustments for Features0-650-6,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,060$45,370$44,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920092021
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshades, second row  $125
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console $250 
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
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Intercom  $25
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats$600 $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,465$6,115$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-595-692

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092021
ModelExplorerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in194.9 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height72.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft348.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft384.3 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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