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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: $53,077

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum   
Difference: $1,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212015
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,255 $50,340
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395  
Second-row buckets 695  
All-weather floor mats 120 200
Running boards 595 599
Cargo mat 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
3.3L V6 Hybrid 0  
AWD 2,150  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Floor mats   225
Class II trailer hitch   699
Rear bumper protector   129
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375  
Second-row buckets 660  
All-weather floor mats 114 120
Running boards 565 375
Cargo mat 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
3.3L V6 Hybrid 0  
AWD 2,054  
Polished alloy wheels 565  
Floor mats   140
Class II trailer hitch   480
Rear bumper protector   89
Options (change) 7,640 1,852
Options (change) 7,268 1,204
Destination 1,245 885
Total Price $54,140 $53,077

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,882
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,000
Model Year20212015
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine285hp V6 H231hp V6 H
TransmissionT10CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/26 MPG27/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/55-19
Total Price$54,140$53,077
Adjustments for Features-2,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,195$53,077

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212015
ModelExplorerHighlander
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key$5 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
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 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Intercom $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
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 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,385$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4630

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212015
ModelExplorerHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in109.8 in
Length198.8 in191.1 in
Width78.9 in75.8 in
Height69.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight5,149 lb.4,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.2 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.9 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		87.8 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested135078%
Total Not Requested37522%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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