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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: $38,657

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $6,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,931

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $8,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $30,460
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $27,108
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570      
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 202A 4,100        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100 91
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140  
Value Package         560
Towing Prep Package         160
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,770
Side curtain airbags         650
Floor mats         106
Class III trailer hitch         415
Heated front seats         440
Leather seating surfaces         1,400
Navigation system         2,000
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542      
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 202A 3,895        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95 58
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133  
Value Package         504
Towing Prep Package         128
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,416
Side curtain airbags         559
Floor mats         66
Class III trailer hitch         315
Heated front seats         352
Leather seating surfaces         1,120
Navigation system         1,700
Options (change) 9,665 4,630 4,060 2,365 7,592
Options (change) 9,182 4,399 3,857 2,247 6,218
Destination 995 995 995 995 605
Total Price $44,680 $47,715 $51,005 $57,300 $38,657
Total Invoice $42,666 $45,590 $48,735 $54,754 $33,931

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,043
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,979
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$44,680$47,715$51,005$57,300$38,657
Adjustments for Features-4,980-7,095-8,370-13,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,700$40,620$42,635$43,615$38,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$920$2,935$3,915$0
Total Invoice$42,666$45,590$48,735$54,754$33,931
Adjustments for Features-4,756-6,779-7,997-13,0770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,910$38,811$40,738$41,677$33,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$901$2,828$3,767$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear heater    $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,905$13,020$14,295$19,610$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$7,095$8,370$13,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,756-6,779-7,997-13,0770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182006
ModelExplorerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.9 in
Length198.3 in184.6 in
Width78.9 in71.9 in
Height70.0 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested167547%
Total Not Requested187553%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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