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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: $39,390

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelTaurus XTaurus XHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,770 $30,750 $42,930
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 249
Remote start 395 395 499
Power liftgate 475    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Heated front seats 240    
Sunroof 960 960  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995 1,810
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695 695  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,460
Limited Convenience Package   255  
Limited Ultimate Package   825  
Cargo net     49
Rear bumper protector     139
Floor mats     229
Rear HVAC unit 566 566  
Navigation system 1,736 1,736  
All-weather floor mats 57 57 145
Remote start 343 343 320
Power liftgate 413    
Satellite radio 170 170  
Heated front seats 209    
Sunroof 835 835  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866 1,610
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605 605  
Obstacle detection, rear 257    
AWD 1,665 1,664 1,333
Limited Convenience Package   222  
Limited Ultimate Package   718  
Cargo net     35
Rear bumper protector     99
Floor mats     139
Options (change) 8,820 8,890 4,435
Options (change) 7,722 7,782 3,681
Destination 800 800 1,120
Total Price $39,390 $40,440 $48,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,678
Model Year200820082019
ModelTaurus XTaurus XHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$39,390$40,440$48,485
Adjustments for Features0-965-5,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,390$39,475$42,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820082019
ModelTaurus XTaurus XHighlander
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo tray  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Second-row high console $250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Intercom  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$4,400$5,365$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-880-549

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082019
ModelTaurus XHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in109.8 in
Length200.3 in192.5 in
Width74.9 in75.8 in
Height67.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,204 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft383.7 ft3

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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%
Limited Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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