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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: $43,807

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,400 $42,765 $35,745
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
AWD 2,150 2,150 1,450
Package 202A 4,100    
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 229
Running boards 595 595 649
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
3.5L V6   0  
Floor mats     315
Navigation system     2,650
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,760
Bodyside moldings     199
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
AWD 2,053 2,054 1,324
Package 202A 3,895    
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 150
Running boards 565 565 425
Cargo cover 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
3.5L V6   0  
Floor mats     200
Navigation system     2,359
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,566
Bodyside moldings     125
Options (change) 11,840 6,805 7,252
Options (change) 11,258 6,476 6,149
Destination 1,095 1,095 810
Total Price $47,335 $50,665 $43,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,308
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,708
Model Year201920192012
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20245/55-19
Total Price$47,335$50,665$43,807
Adjustments for Features-2,220-4,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,115$46,080$43,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$965$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201920192012
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$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
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 
Total Value of Features$9,695$12,060$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$4,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-579-6850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20192012
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

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested140039%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

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