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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: $34,150

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,774

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,230

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $25,388 $26,635 $29,897
Navigation system 1,995    
Stability control 495    
Remote start 395 529 529
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 1,780 1,780
AWD 1,850 1,450 1,450
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Sunroof   850  
Extra Value Package 6   2,915  
Third-row seat   1,031  
Extra Value Package 8     3,400
Navigation system 1,736    
Stability control 431    
Remote start 343 380 380
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 1,424 1,424
AWD 1,666 1,305 1,305
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Sunroof   680  
Extra Value Package 6   2,624  
Third-row seat   825  
Extra Value Package 8     3,060
Options (change) 5,730 10,605 7,434
Options (change) 5,042 8,850 6,349
Destination 800 800 800
Total Price $34,150 $40,924 $41,454
Total Invoice $31,230 $36,285 $37,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,008
Model Year200820102010
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$34,150$40,924$41,454
Adjustments for Features0-3,405-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,150$37,519$36,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0
Total Invoice$31,230$36,285$37,046
Adjustments for Features0-3,019-4,808
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,230$33,266$32,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,028$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820102010
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,800$8,205$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,405$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,019-4,808

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082010
ModelTaurusHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in109.8 in
Length200.4 in188.4 in
Width74.5 in75.2 in
Height61.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 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
21.2 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.295.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Sunroof900No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100032%
Total Not Requested210068%

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