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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: $38,730

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $3,173

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,224

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $2,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920102010
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $26,635 $29,897
Second-row high console 95 95      
Rear HVAC unit 650 650 650    
Interior Convenience Group 595        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995    
Interior Power Package 295        
Satellite radio 195     449 449
Remote start 395 395 395 529 529
Sunroof 960 960 960 850  
Power liftgate 475 475 475 400  
Leather seating surfaces 895     1,490  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995 995 1,780 1,780
Heated front seats 240        
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850 1,450 1,450
Extra Value Package 4       865  
Third-row seat       1,031  
Floor mats       185 275
Extra Value Package 6       2,915  
Extra Value Package 8         3,400
Second-row high console 83 83      
Rear HVAC unit 566 566 566    
Interior Convenience Group 518        
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736    
Interior Power Package 257        
Satellite radio 170     359 359
Remote start 343 343 343 380 380
Sunroof 835 835 835 680  
Power liftgate 413 413 413 320  
Leather seating surfaces 779     1,192  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866 866 1,424 1,424
Heated front seats 209        
AWD 1,666 1,666 1,665 1,305 1,305
Extra Value Package 4       778  
Third-row seat       825  
Floor mats       120 180
Extra Value Package 6       2,624  
Extra Value Package 8         3,060
Options (change) 9,635 7,415 7,320 11,944 7,883
Options (change) 8,441 6,508 6,424 10,007 6,708
Destination 825 825 825 800 800
Total Price $38,730 $39,570 $40,470 $42,263 $41,903
Total Invoice $35,224 $36,045 $36,857 $37,442 $37,405

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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: $1,608
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $784
Model Year20092009200920102010
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$38,730$39,570$40,470$42,263$41,903
Adjustments for Features0-175-765-590-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,730$39,395$39,705$41,673$40,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$975$1,335$0
Total Invoice$35,224$36,045$36,857$37,442$37,405
Adjustments for Features0-159-697-523-1,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,224$35,886$36,160$36,919$36,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$662$936$911$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092009200920102010
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net  $40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Removable second-row console   $200$200
Second-row high console$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler   $200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25  
USB port $25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Stowable center seat, second row   $150$150
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,425$6,015$5,840$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$765$590$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-159-697-523-1,397

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092010
ModelTaurus XHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in109.8 in
Length200.3 in188.4 in
Width74.9 in75.2 in
Height67.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,204 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Extra Value Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested1050102%
Total Not Requested-25-2%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265090%
Total Not Requested30010%

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