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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: $40,295

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $7,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,578

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $6,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XHighlander
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $42,080
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $38,419
Interior Convenience Group 595      
Rear HVAC unit 650 650 650  
SYNC 395      
Interior Power Package 295      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 249
Remote start 395 395 395 499
Power liftgate 475 475 475  
Satellite radio 195      
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated front seats 240      
Sunroof 960 960 960  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995 995 1,810
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 895 695 695  
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850 1,460
Cargo net       49
Rear bumper protector       139
Floor mats       229
Interior Convenience Group 518      
Rear HVAC unit 566 566 566  
SYNC 344      
Interior Power Package 257      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 145
Remote start 343 343 343 320
Power liftgate 413 413 413  
Satellite radio 170      
Leather seating surfaces 779      
Heated front seats 209      
Sunroof 835 835 835  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866 866 1,610
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 779 605 605  
AWD 1,666 1,666 1,665 1,333
Cargo net       35
Rear bumper protector       99
Floor mats       139
Options (change) 11,200 8,385 8,090 4,435
Options (change) 9,795 7,344 7,086 3,681
Destination 825 825 825 995
Total Price $40,295 $40,540 $41,240 $47,510
Total Invoice $36,578 $36,881 $37,519 $43,095

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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: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,669
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XHighlander
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$40,295$40,540$41,240$47,510
Adjustments for Features00-640-5,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,295$40,540$40,600$42,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$305$0
Total Invoice$36,578$36,881$37,519$43,095
Adjustments for Features00-582-4,848
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,578$36,881$36,937$38,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$303$359$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009200920092018
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XHighlander
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
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
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
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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$150 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$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$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$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0$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$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$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$4,550$4,550$5,190$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$640$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments00-582-4,848

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092018
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 SEL

Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%
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 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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