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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: $50,494

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $2,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152019
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimSportLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $46,050
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Package 401A 4,300  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Rear bumper protector 75 139
Cargo cover 130  
All-weather floor mats 75 249
Cargo tray 100  
Second-row buckets 695  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
AWD   1,460
Class II trailer hitch   699
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   229
Remote start   499
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Package 401A 3,752  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Rear bumper protector 66 99
Cargo cover 114  
All-weather floor mats 66 145
Cargo tray 87  
Second-row buckets 607  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
AWD   1,333
Class II trailer hitch   530
Cargo net   35
Floor mats   139
Remote start   320
Options (change) 8,690 3,324
Options (change) 7,585 2,601
Destination 895 1,120
Total Price $52,685 $50,494

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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: $3,976
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,082
Model Year20152019
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimSportLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/55-19
Total Price$52,685$50,494
Adjustments for Features0-1,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,685$48,709

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152019
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimSportLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Perimeter scan $25
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Terrain selector$200 
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
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
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 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,205$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-132

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152019
ModelExplorerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length197.1 in192.5 in
Width78.9 in75.8 in
Height70.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,535 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested262583%
Total Not Requested52517%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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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