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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: $41,498

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $7,582

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,892

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $8,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
ModelExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimSportSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $40,191 $26,408 $29,762
Navigation system 795    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Cargo cover 130    
Power liftgate 495 400  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Third-row seat   1,090  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Extra Value Package 5   1,025  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Remote start   529 529
Sunroof   850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,700 1,700
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Navigation system 694    
Rear bumper protector 66    
Cargo cover 114    
Power liftgate 432 320  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741    
Third-row seat   872  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
AWD   1,305 1,305
Extra Value Package 5   923  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Remote start   380 380
Sunroof   680  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,360 1,360
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 5,085 11,643 7,683
Options (change) 4,439 9,739 6,536
Destination 895 745 745
Total Price $49,080 $41,648 $41,498
Total Invoice $45,525 $36,892 $37,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,569
Model Year201520092009
ModelExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimSportSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$49,080$41,648$41,498
Adjustments for Features-1,7300-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,350$41,648$40,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$925$0
Total Invoice$45,525$36,892$37,043
Adjustments for Features-1,6050-692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,920$36,892$36,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$541$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201520092009
ModelExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimSportSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$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$40
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Conversation mirror $25$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$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
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$150
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,445$7,715$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6050-692

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152009
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
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested77548%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265085%
Total Not Requested45015%

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