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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: $37,355

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,941

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420072007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $30,810 $34,610
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $27,421 $31,007
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 2,000
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Extra Value Package       960 2,100
Towing Prep Package       160  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,770 1,770
Cargo net       49 49
Floor mats       106 106
Class III trailer hitch       415 415
Heated front seats       440  
Third-row seat         540
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 1,700
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,741 1,741    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392    
Extra Value Package       864 1,890
Towing Prep Package       128  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,416 1,416
Cargo net       34 34
Floor mats       66 66
Class III trailer hitch       315 315
Heated front seats       352  
Third-row seat         483
Options (change) 7,725 5,225 5,225 5,900 6,980
Options (change) 6,741 4,560 4,560 4,875 5,904
Destination 895 895 895 645 645
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $41,520 $44,220 $47,795 $37,355 $39,635
Total Invoice $38,315 $40,983 $44,317 $32,941 $34,956

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,776
Model Year20142014201420072007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6A5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$41,520$44,220$47,795$37,355$39,635
Adjustments for Features-2,815-4,330-5,6050-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,705$39,890$42,190$37,355$39,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,185$3,485$0$2,080
Total Invoice$38,315$40,983$44,317$32,941$34,956
Adjustments for Features-2,598-4,013-5,1970-176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,717$36,970$39,120$32,941$34,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,253$3,403$0$1,839

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142014201420072007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic   $900 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125   
Proximity key $250   
Remote start $150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100 $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$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$40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear heater   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$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$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000$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  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated second row seats $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$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$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,430$9,945$11,220$5,615$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$4,330$5,605$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,598-4,013-5,1970-176

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142007
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Rear heater150Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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