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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: $38,755

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,187

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $30,810
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $27,421
Package 202A 3,075    
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
Cargo cover 135 135  
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,095  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Extra Value Package     960
Towing Prep Package     160
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,770
Cargo net     49
Floor mats     106
Class III trailer hitch     415
Heated front seats     440
Package 202A 2,614    
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
Cargo cover 115 115  
Navigation system 676 676 1,700
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,246
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,798  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Extra Value Package     864
Towing Prep Package     128
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,416
Cargo net     34
Floor mats     66
Class III trailer hitch     315
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 10,385 7,310 7,300
Options (change) 8,969 6,355 6,121
Destination 825 825 645
Total Price $42,730 $45,670 $38,755
Total Invoice $39,273 $42,132 $34,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,177
Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$42,730$45,670$38,755
Adjustments for Features-3,165-4,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,565$41,190$38,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$39,273$42,132$34,187
Adjustments for Features-2,909-4,1330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,364$37,999$34,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120112007
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
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$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear heater  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$10,055$11,370$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$4,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,909-4,1330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112007
ModelExplorerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.9 in
Length197.1 in184.6 in
Width78.9 in71.9 in
Height70.4 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested175054%
Total Not Requested147546%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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