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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: $4,748

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,066

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $35,595
Base Invoice $38,862 $32,498
Navigation system 795 2,650
Rear bumper protector 85  
Roof rack crossbars 135 229
Cargo cover 135  
Power liftgate 495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
AWD   1,450
Bodyside moldings   199
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   315
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,760
Navigation system 694 2,359
Rear bumper protector 74  
Roof rack crossbars 118 150
Cargo cover 118  
Power liftgate 432  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
AWD   1,324
Bodyside moldings   125
Cargo net   34
Floor mats   200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,566
Options (change) 5,235 6,652
Options (change) 4,569 5,758
Destination 895 810
Total Price $47,805 $43,057
Total Invoice $44,326 $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: $3,758
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,342
Model Year20142011
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/55-19
Total Price$47,805$43,057
Adjustments for Features-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,815$43,057
Total Invoice$44,326$39,066
Adjustments for Features-9180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,408$39,066

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142011
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
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
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
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 
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, 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$8,905$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9180

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142011
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.4,266 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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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%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

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