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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: $42,821

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,029

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,760

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162013
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $37,950
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $34,649
Navigation system 795    
Package 202A 3,225    
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,450
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Power liftgate 550    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 229
Cargo cover 130 130  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,819
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
Bodyside moldings     199
Cargo net     49
Floor mats     280
Navigation system 755    
Package 202A 3,064    
AWD 1,910 1,910 1,325
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515  
Power liftgate 524    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 150
Cargo cover 124 124  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,459
Rear bumper protector 71 71  
Bodyside moldings     125
Cargo net     32
Floor mats     175
Options (change) 10,505 5,935 4,026
Options (change) 9,991 5,648 3,266
Destination 945 945 845
Total Price $44,850 $48,180 $42,821
Total Invoice $42,833 $46,035 $38,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,196
Model Year201620162013
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20245/55-19
Total Price$44,850$48,180$42,821
Adjustments for Features-1,965-4,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,885$43,700$42,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$0
Total Invoice$42,833$46,035$38,760
Adjustments for Features-1,877-4,2810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,956$41,754$38,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$798$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201620162013
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Removable second-row console  $200
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,145$10,660$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$4,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,877-4,2810

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162013
ModelExplorerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in
Length198.3 in188.4 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height70.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested170062%
Total Not Requested102538%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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