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Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,455

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $3,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,508

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $1,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XHighlander
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $30,460
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $27,108
Interior Convenience Package 595      
Rear HVAC unit 650 650 650  
Interior Power Package 295      
Heated front seats 240 240   440
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995 995 1,770
Leather seating surfaces 895     1,400
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 2,000
Limited Convenience Package     255  
Value Package       560
Side curtain airbags       650
Cargo net       49
Floor mats       106
Interior Convenience Package 518      
Rear HVAC unit 566 566 566  
Interior Power Package 257      
Heated front seats 209 209   352
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866 866 1,416
Leather seating surfaces 779     1,120
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,700
Limited Convenience Package     222  
Value Package       504
Side curtain airbags       559
Cargo net       34
Floor mats       66
Options (change) 6,625 4,840 4,855 6,975
Options (change) 5,766 4,212 4,225 5,751
Destination 800 800 800 605
Total Price $34,455 $35,410 $36,405 $38,040
Total Invoice $31,508 $32,420 $33,316 $33,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,697
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XHighlander
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/65-17
Total Price$34,455$35,410$36,405$38,040
Adjustments for Features-810-810-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,645$34,600$34,580$38,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$955$935$0
Total Invoice$31,508$32,420$33,316$33,464
Adjustments for Features-741-742-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,767$31,678$31,646$33,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$879$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XHighlander
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net  $40$40
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear heater   $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
Cassette player   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Folding third row seats   $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$4,100$4,100$5,115$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$810$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-741-742-1,6700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
ModelTaurus XHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in106.9 in
Length200.3 in184.6 in
Width74.9 in71.9 in
Height67.4 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,033 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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