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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: $35,395

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $10,663

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,305

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $9,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelTaurusHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $40,915
Base Invoice $25,388 $37,356
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Navigation system 1,995  
Stability control 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 200
Remote start 395 499
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 1,810
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695  
AWD 1,850 1,460
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   225
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Navigation system 1,736  
Stability control 431  
All-weather floor mats 57 120
Remote start 343 310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 1,610
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605  
AWD 1,666 1,333
Cargo net   32
Floor mats   140
Options (change) 6,975 4,243
Options (change) 6,117 3,545
Destination 800 900
Total Price $35,395 $46,058
Total Invoice $32,305 $41,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,138
Model Year20082016
ModelTaurusHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/55-19
Total Price$35,395$46,058
Adjustments for Features0-7,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,395$39,053
Total Invoice$32,305$41,801
Adjustments for Features0-6,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,305$35,443

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082016
ModelTaurusHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Intercom $25
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,100$11,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,358

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082016
ModelTaurusHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in109.8 in
Length200.4 in191.1 in
Width74.5 in75.8 in
Height61.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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