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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: $36,235

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,634

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,057

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelTaurusHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,670 $35,595
Base Invoice $28,053 $32,498
Navigation system 1,995 2,650
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850 1,450
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   315
Navigation system 1,736 2,359
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,664 1,324
Cargo net   34
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 4,740 4,464
Options (change) 4,179 3,917
Destination 825 810
Total Price $36,235 $40,869
Total Invoice $33,057 $37,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,044
Model Year20092011
ModelTaurusHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/55-19
Total Price$36,235$40,869
Adjustments for Features0-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,235$37,439
Total Invoice$33,057$37,225
Adjustments for Features0-3,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,057$34,101

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092011
ModelTaurusHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$5,050$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,124

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092011
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.4,266 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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