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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: $36,705

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,228

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,457

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,670 $39,640 $42,130
Base Invoice $28,053 $36,191 $38,465
Navigation system 1,995    
All-weather floor mats 75 200 200
Sunroof 895    
Remote start 395 499 499
AWD 1,850 1,460 1,460
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   225 225
Navigation system 1,736    
All-weather floor mats 57 120 120
Sunroof 779    
Remote start 343 310 310
AWD 1,664 1,333 1,333
Cargo net   32 32
Floor mats   140 140
Options (change) 5,210 2,433 2,433
Options (change) 4,579 1,935 1,935
Destination 825 860 860
Total Price $36,705 $42,933 $45,423
Total Invoice $33,457 $38,986 $41,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $723
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $530
Model Year200920142014
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$36,705$42,933$45,423
Adjustments for Features0-5,505-7,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,705$37,428$37,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440
Total Invoice$33,457$38,986$41,260
Adjustments for Features0-4,999-6,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,457$33,987$34,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920142014
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second 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
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,175$10,680$12,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,505$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,999-6,863

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092014
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
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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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