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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: $45,366

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $3,264

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,024

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $3,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $42,680
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,968
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Package 302A / 303A 4,565  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Second-row buckets 750  
Cargo cover 135  
Cargo tray 115  
All-weather floor mats 75 200
Rear bumper protector 85 129
Class II trailer hitch   699
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   225
Remote start   499
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Package 302A / 303A 3,983  
Polished alloy wheels 519  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Second-row buckets 655  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo tray 99  
All-weather floor mats 66 120
Rear bumper protector 74 89
Class II trailer hitch   480
Cargo net   32
Floor mats   140
Remote start   310
Options (change) 9,635 1,801
Options (change) 8,407 1,171
Destination 895 885
Total Price $48,630 $45,366
Total Invoice $44,830 $41,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,324
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,018
Model Year20142015
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/55-19
Total Price$48,630$45,366
Adjustments for Features-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,690$45,366
Total Invoice$44,830$41,024
Adjustments for Features-1,7880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,042$41,024

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142015
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Safety key$5 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
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 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
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
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$6,805$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142015
ModelExplorerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length197.1 in191.1 in
Width78.9 in75.8 in
Height70.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,534 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.9 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested222550%
Total Not Requested225050%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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