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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: $50,407

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $2,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212011
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedPlatinumHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,255 $52,730 $43,795
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 229
Running boards 595 595 649
Cargo mat 100 100  
3.3L V6 Hybrid 0 0  
AWD 2,150 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,760
Navigation system     2,650
Floor mats     315
Bodyside moldings     199
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 150
Running boards 565 565 425
Cargo mat 95 95  
3.3L V6 Hybrid 0 0  
AWD 2,054 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,566
Navigation system     2,359
Floor mats     200
Bodyside moldings     125
Options (change) 6,675 2,830 5,802
Options (change) 6,352 2,688 4,825
Destination 1,245 1,245 810
Total Price $53,175 $56,805 $50,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,475
Model Year202120212011
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedPlatinumHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6 H285hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionT10T10CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/26 MPG23/26 MPG28/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20275/45-21245/55-19
Total Price$53,175$56,805$50,407
Adjustments for Features-5,160-10,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,015$46,695$50,407
Cost Above Minimum$1,320$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year202120212011
ModelExplorerExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedPlatinumHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
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
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
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$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console  $200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
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$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$13,360$18,310$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,160$10,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-737-7000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212011
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.4,641 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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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