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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: $38,615

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,907

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $30,460
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $27,108
Package 202A 2,500      
Trailer Tow Package 570 570 570  
Roof rack crossbars 135 135 135  
Cargo cover 135 135 135  
Navigation system 795 795 795 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Value Package       560
Towing Prep Package       160
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,770
Side curtain airbags       650
Cargo net       49
Floor mats       106
Class III trailer hitch       415
Heated front seats       440
Leather seating surfaces       1,400
Package 202A 2,181      
Trailer Tow Package 497 497 497  
Roof rack crossbars 118 118 118  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Navigation system 694 694 694 1,700
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,741 1,741  
Value Package       504
Towing Prep Package       128
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,416
Side curtain airbags       559
Cargo net       34
Floor mats       66
Class III trailer hitch       315
Heated front seats       352
Leather seating surfaces       1,120
Options (change) 7,725 5,225 5,225 7,550
Options (change) 6,741 4,560 4,560 6,194
Destination 895 895 895 605
Total Price $41,520 $44,220 $47,795 $38,615
Total Invoice $38,315 $40,983 $44,317 $33,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,810
Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$41,520$44,220$47,795$38,615
Adjustments for Features-2,815-4,330-5,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,705$39,890$42,190$38,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,185$3,485$0
Total Invoice$38,315$40,983$44,317$33,907
Adjustments for Features-2,598-4,013-5,1970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,717$36,970$39,120$33,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,253$3,403$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2014201420142006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear heater   $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,355$9,870$11,145$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$4,330$5,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,598-4,013-5,1970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142006
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,517 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
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested165062%
Total Not Requested102538%
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
Ford Explorer Sport

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%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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