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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: $37,397

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $7,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920072007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,400 $42,765 $46,625 $54,165 $30,810 $34,610
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570        
Technology Feature Bundle 935          
Package 202A 4,100          
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995    
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100 91 91
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140    
Extra Value Package         960 2,100
Towing Prep Package         160  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,770 1,770
Floor mats         106 106
Class III trailer hitch         415 415
Heated front seats         440  
Navigation system         2,000 2,000
Third-row seat           540
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542        
Technology Feature Bundle 888          
Package 202A 3,895          
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895    
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95 58 58
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133    
Extra Value Package         864 1,890
Towing Prep Package         128  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,416 1,416
Floor mats         66 66
Class III trailer hitch         315 315
Heated front seats         352  
Navigation system         1,700 1,700
Third-row seat           483
Options (change) 9,665 4,630 4,060 2,365 5,942 7,022
Options (change) 9,182 4,399 3,857 2,247 4,899 5,928
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 645 645
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $45,160 $48,490 $51,780 $57,625 $37,397 $39,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,783
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,417
Model Year201920192019201920072007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$45,160$48,490$51,780$57,625$37,397$39,677
Adjustments for Features-4,980-7,095-8,370-13,6850-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,180$41,395$43,410$43,940$37,397$39,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,215$3,230$3,760$0$2,080

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201920192019201920072007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerHighlanderHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic    $900 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$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$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $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$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$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$150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$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$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000$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  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats    $125$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$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$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$10,980$13,095$14,370$19,685$6,000$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$7,095$8,370$13,685$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,133-804-800-7940-176

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20192007
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Rear heater150Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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