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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: $35,270

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,094

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,836

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimXLTSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $34,560 $37,950
Base Invoice $27,404 $31,553 $34,649
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
Third-row seat 875    
4.6L V8 1,310    
AWD 2,320 1,450 1,450
Roof rack crossbars   229 229
Floor mats   280 280
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
Third-row seat 744    
4.6L V8 1,192    
AWD 2,112 1,325 1,325
Roof rack crossbars   150 150
Floor mats   175 175
Options (change) 5,175 1,959 1,959
Options (change) 4,617 1,650 1,650
Destination 815 845 845
Total Price $35,270 $37,364 $40,754
Total Invoice $32,836 $34,048 $37,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,116
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,624
Model Year201020132013
ModelExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimXLTSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$35,270$37,364$40,754
Adjustments for Features0-4,210-6,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,270$33,154$34,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,440
Total Invoice$32,836$34,048$37,144
Adjustments for Features0-3,836-5,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,836$30,212$31,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,318

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201020132013
ModelExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimXLTSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$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  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
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 automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,080$8,290$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,210$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,836-5,614

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102013
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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