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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: $41,498

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,157

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,043

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $33,070
Base Invoice $35,268 $29,762
Package 301A 2,250  
AWD 2,000 1,450
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 135  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,700
Extra Value Package 8   3,280
Remote start   529
Satellite radio   449
Floor mats   275
Package 301A 1,913  
AWD 1,820 1,305
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo cover 115  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,360
Extra Value Package 8   2,952
Remote start   380
Satellite radio   359
Floor mats   180
Options (change) 7,975 7,683
Options (change) 6,900 6,536
Destination 825 745
Total Price $46,655 $41,498
Total Invoice $42,993 $37,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,632
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/55-19
Total Price$46,655$41,498
Adjustments for Features-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,140$41,498
Total Invoice$42,993$37,043
Adjustments for Features-2,3180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,675$37,043

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$9,595$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length197.1 in188.4 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height70.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265085%
Total Not Requested45015%

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