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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: $41,903

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $8,607

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,405

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $9,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142010
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $33,220
Base Invoice $38,862 $29,897
Package 401A 4,130  
Rear bumper protector 85  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,780
Extra Value Package 8   3,400
AWD   1,450
Remote start   529
Satellite radio   449
Floor mats   275
Package 401A 3,604  
Rear bumper protector 74  
Cargo cover 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,424
Extra Value Package 8   3,060
AWD   1,305
Remote start   380
Satellite radio   359
Floor mats   180
Options (change) 7,940 7,883
Options (change) 6,929 6,708
Destination 895 800
Total Price $50,510 $41,903
Total Invoice $46,686 $37,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,527
Model Year20142010
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/55-19
Total Price$50,510$41,903
Adjustments for Features-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,530$41,903
Total Invoice$46,686$37,405
Adjustments for Features-2,7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,932$37,405

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142010
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimSportLimited
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$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 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,720$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7540

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142010
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 Weight4,921 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested172554%
Total Not Requested147546%

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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