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Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,329 Toyota Highlander Platinum | |||
| Difference: $1,826 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Highlander |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $45,950 | $53,940 | $47,240 |
| Package 401A | 3,875 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 249 |
| Running boards | 595 | 595 | 599 |
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | |
| Second-row buckets | 695 | 695 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | ||
| AWD | 1,460 | ||
| Floor mats | 229 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 699 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 139 | ||
| Remote start | 499 | ||
| Package 401A | 3,681 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 145 |
| Running boards | 565 | 565 | 399 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | |
| Second-row buckets | 660 | 660 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | ||
| AWD | 1,333 | ||
| Floor mats | 139 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | 530 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | 99 | ||
| Remote start | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,210 | 1,640 | 3,874 |
| Options (change) | 6,849 | 1,558 | 2,965 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 1,215 |
| Total Price | $54,155 | $56,575 | $52,329 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $801 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,593 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Highlander |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 295hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 20/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 500, 12 | 825, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 235/55-20 |
| Total Price | $54,155 | $56,575 | $52,329 |
| Adjustments for Features | -970 | -3,445 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,185 | $53,130 | $52,329 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $55 | $0 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Highlander |
| Trim | Sport | Platinum | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $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 | $50 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Perimeter scan | $25 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Seat cushion airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Lockable center differential | $150 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| Intercom | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Conversation mirror | $25 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||
| 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 | $9,085 | $11,560 | $8,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $970 | $3,445 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -927 | -3,292 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander
| Model Year | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | Explorer | Highlander |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 194.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 76.0 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 68.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,890 lb. | 4,330 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 17.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 41.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 45.6 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 27.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 200 | No |
| Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2700 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 940 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Lockable center differential | 150 | No |
| Hill descent control | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 115 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Class II trailer hitch | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Class II trailer hitch | 200 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| All-weather floor mats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 35% |
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