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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: $44,920

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $10,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202009
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,380 $41,020
Cargo cover 130 90
Cargo mat 100  
3.3L V6 Hybrid 0  
AWD 2,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Extra Value Package 3   1,310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,700
Navigation system   2,655
Cargo cover 124 72
Cargo mat 95  
3.3L V6 Hybrid 0  
AWD 2,054  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Extra Value Package 3   1,179
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,360
Navigation system   2,211
Options (change) 6,070 5,755
Options (change) 5,778 4,822
Destination 1,245 745
Gas Tax 0 -2,600
Total Price $55,695 $44,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,332
Model Year20202009
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6 H209hp V6 H
TransmissionT10CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/26 MPG27/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/55-19
Total Price$55,695$44,920
Adjustments for Features-5,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,335$44,920

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20202009
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$12,960$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20202009
ModelExplorerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in109.8 in
Length198.8 in188.4 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height69.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight5,149 lb.4,508 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%
Extra Value Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Total Requested130093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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