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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: $48,900

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $46,850
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
AWD 2,000 1,460
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Cargo cover 135  
All-weather floor mats 75 249
Second-row buckets 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Class II trailer hitch   699
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   229
Remote start   499
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
AWD 1,820 1,333
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Cargo cover 115  
All-weather floor mats 64 145
Second-row buckets 638  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Class II trailer hitch   530
Cargo net   35
Floor mats   139
Remote start   320
Options (change) 10,220 3,185
Options (change) 8,808 2,502
Destination 825 1,175
Total Price $48,900 $51,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,278
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-20
Total Price$48,900$51,210
Adjustments for Features0-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,900$50,460

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Perimeter scan $25
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Intercom $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
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 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,855$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-54

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in194.9 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height70.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft348.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft384.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested247559%
Total Not Requested170041%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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