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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: $31,905

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,086

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,221

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelTaurusHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $30,460
Base Invoice $25,388 $27,108
Stability control 495  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 1,770
Navigation system 1,995 2,000
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   106
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
Value Package   560
Stability control 431  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 1,416
Navigation system 1,736 1,700
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   66
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
Value Package   504
Options (change) 3,485 6,926
Options (change) 3,033 5,717
Destination 800 605
Total Price $31,905 $37,991
Total Invoice $29,221 $33,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,836
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,229
Model Year20082006
ModelTaurusHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionA6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$31,905$37,991
Adjustments for Features0-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,905$35,741
Total Invoice$29,221$33,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,221$31,450

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
ModelTaurusHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear heater $150
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,600$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,980

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
ModelTaurusHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in106.9 in
Length200.4 in184.6 in
Width74.5 in71.9 in
Height61.5 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.2 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		21.239.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		21.280.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

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