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Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $6,339

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201020102010
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $29,519 $33,220 $41,220
Base Invoice $21,127 $26,635 $29,897 $37,303
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Sunroof 895 850 850 850
Heated mirrors 35      
Floor mats   185 275  
CD changer, in-dash   320    
Universal garage door opener   125    
Automatic climate control, front   375    
Leather seating surfaces   1,490    
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Sunroof 797 680 680 680
Heated mirrors 31      
Floor mats   120 180  
CD changer, in-dash   240    
Universal garage door opener   100    
Automatic climate control, front   300    
Leather seating surfaces   1,192    
Options (change) 3,660 3,345 1,125 850
Options (change) 3,258 2,632 860 680
Destination 685 800 800 800
Total Price $27,325 $33,664 $35,145 $42,870
Total Invoice $25,070 $30,067 $31,557 $38,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,835
Model Year2006201020102010
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionA4T5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$27,325$33,664$35,145$42,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,540-4,665-6,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$30,124$30,480$36,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$356$5,931
Total Invoice$25,070$30,067$31,557$38,783
Adjustments for Features0-3,162-4,189-6,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$26,905$27,368$32,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$463$5,713

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006201020102010
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 $200
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats $200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,000$5,540$6,665$8,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,540$4,665$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,162-4,189-6,165

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062010
ModelTaurusHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in109.8 in
Length197.6 in188.4 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height56.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.095.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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