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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: $35,730

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,957

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,227

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelExplorerHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimXLTXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $36,590 $40,190 $42,680
Base Invoice $27,404 $33,407 $36,694 $38,968
Third-row seat 875      
SYNC and Sirius Package 670      
4.6L V8 1,310      
All-weather floor mats 75 200 200 200
Remote start 385 499 499 499
AWD 2,320 1,460 1,460 1,460
Class II trailer hitch   699 699 699
Rear bumper protector   129 129 129
Floor mats   225 225 225
Third-row seat 744      
SYNC and Sirius Package 569      
4.6L V8 1,192      
All-weather floor mats 64 120 120 120
Remote start 327 310 310 310
AWD 2,112 1,333 1,333 1,333
Class II trailer hitch   480 480 480
Rear bumper protector   89 89 89
Floor mats   140 140 140
Options (change) 5,635 3,212 3,212 3,212
Options (change) 5,008 2,472 2,472 2,472
Destination 815 885 885 885
Total Price $35,730 $40,687 $44,287 $46,777
Total Invoice $33,227 $36,764 $40,051 $42,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,893
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,653
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelExplorerHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimXLTXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,730$40,687$44,287$46,777
Adjustments for Features0-6,850-8,625-10,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,730$33,837$35,662$36,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825$2,265
Total Invoice$33,227$36,764$40,051$42,325
Adjustments for Features0-6,190-7,800-9,659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,227$30,574$32,251$32,666
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,677$2,092

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2010201520152015
ModelExplorerHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimXLTXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key$5   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
Navigation system $600$600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$4,455$11,305$13,080$15,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,850$8,625$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,190-7,800-9,659

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102015
ModelExplorerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in109.8 in
Length193.4 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in75.8 in
Height72.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.9 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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