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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: $33,923

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,732

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,380

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $2,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimXLTSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $27,404 $26,635 $29,897
Third-row seat 875 681  
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
Remote start 385 529 529
AWD 2,320 1,450 1,450
Towing Prep Package   220 220
Floor mats   275 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Third-row seat 744 545  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
Remote start 327 380 380
AWD 2,112 1,305 1,305
Towing Prep Package   176 176
Floor mats   180 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Options (change) 5,560 3,604 2,923
Options (change) 4,944 2,945 2,400
Destination 815 800 800
Total Price $35,655 $33,923 $36,943
Total Invoice $33,163 $30,380 $33,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,892
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,822
Model Year201020102010
ModelExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimXLTSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,655$33,923$36,943
Adjustments for Features0-1,160-3,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,655$32,763$33,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$470
Total Invoice$33,163$30,380$33,097
Adjustments for Features0-1,039-3,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,163$29,341$29,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$432

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201020102010
ModelExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimXLTSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$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
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,505$5,665$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,160$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,039-3,324

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102010
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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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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