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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,730 Ford Explorer XLT | ||||||
| Difference: $4,329 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,227 Ford Explorer XLT | ||||||
| Difference: $2,919 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | XLT | LE Plus | XLE | SE | Limited | Limited Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,280 | $35,460 | $38,920 | $40,090 | $42,080 | $45,200 |
| Base Invoice | $27,404 | $32,375 | $35,534 | $36,602 | $38,419 | $41,268 |
| Third-row seat | 875 | |||||
| SYNC and Sirius Package | 670 | |||||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,310 | |||||
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 249 | 249 | 249 | 249 | 249 |
| Remote start | 385 | 499 | 499 | 499 | 499 | 499 |
| AWD | 2,320 | 1,460 | 1,460 | 1,460 | 1,460 | 1,460 |
| Class II trailer hitch | 699 | 699 | 699 | 699 | 699 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | |
| Floor mats | 229 | 229 | 229 | 229 | 229 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 329 | |||||
| Third-row seat | 744 | |||||
| SYNC and Sirius Package | 569 | |||||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,192 | |||||
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 |
| Remote start | 327 | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 |
| AWD | 2,112 | 1,333 | 1,333 | 1,333 | 1,333 | 1,333 |
| Class II trailer hitch | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | |
| Floor mats | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 210 | |||||
| Options (change) | 5,635 | 3,604 | 3,275 | 3,275 | 3,275 | 3,275 |
| Options (change) | 5,008 | 2,776 | 2,566 | 2,566 | 2,566 | 2,566 |
| Destination | 815 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $35,730 | $40,059 | $43,190 | $44,360 | $46,350 | $49,470 |
| Total Invoice | $33,227 | $36,146 | $39,095 | $40,163 | $41,980 | $44,829 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,990 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,686 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | XLT | LE Plus | XLE | SE | Limited | Limited Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 292hp V8 | 295hp V6 | 295hp V6 | 295hp V6 | 295hp V6 | 295hp V6 |
| Transmission | A6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/19 MPG | 20/27 MPG | 20/27 MPG | 20/27 MPG | 20/27 MPG | 20/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 4 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 825, 12 | 825, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/70-16 | 245/60-18 | 245/60-18 | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 | 245/55-19 |
| Total Price | $35,730 | $40,059 | $43,190 | $44,360 | $46,350 | $49,470 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,675 | -9,450 | -9,600 | -10,775 | -12,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,730 | $34,384 | $33,740 | $34,760 | $35,575 | $37,320 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $644 | $0 | $1,020 | $1,835 | $3,580 |
| Total Invoice | $33,227 | $36,146 | $39,095 | $40,163 | $41,980 | $44,829 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,121 | -8,554 | -8,692 | -9,759 | -11,010 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,227 | $31,025 | $30,541 | $31,471 | $32,221 | $33,819 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $484 | $0 | $930 | $1,680 | $3,278 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander |
| Trim | XLT | LE Plus | XLE | SE | Limited | Limited Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Perimeter scan | $25 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | |||||
| Seat cushion airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | |||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Lockable center differential | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Intercom | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Navigation app | $50 | |||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $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 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Stain-resistant fabric | $100 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,530 | $10,205 | $13,980 | $14,130 | $15,305 | $16,680 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,675 | $9,450 | $9,600 | $10,775 | $12,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,121 | -8,554 | -8,692 | -9,759 | -11,010 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2010 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Highlander |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 109.8 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 192.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 75.8 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 68.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,706 lb. | 4,535 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 59.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 44.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 59.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 35.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 45.6 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 27.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 15% |
| SYNC and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander LE Plus
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 40% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Lockable center differential | 150 | No |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Lockable center differential | 150 | No |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Lockable center differential | 150 | No |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Lockable center differential | 150 | No |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Lockable center differential | 150 | No |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
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