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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: $43,057

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,718

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,066

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $35,595
Base Invoice $35,268 $32,498
Package 301A 2,250  
AWD 2,000 1,450
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 135  
Roof rack crossbars 120 229
Navigation system   2,650
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,760
Bodyside moldings   199
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   315
Package 301A 1,913  
AWD 1,820 1,324
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo cover 115  
Roof rack crossbars 106 150
Navigation system   2,359
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,566
Bodyside moldings   125
Cargo net   34
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 8,095 6,652
Options (change) 7,006 5,758
Destination 825 810
Total Price $46,775 $43,057
Total Invoice $43,099 $39,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,018
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,545
Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/55-19
Total Price$46,775$43,057
Adjustments for Features-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,075$43,057
Total Invoice$43,099$39,066
Adjustments for Features-2,4880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,611$39,066

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122011
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 
Remote start$150 
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
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
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 
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
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$9,655$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4880

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122011
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.4,266 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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