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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: $39,405

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,908

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,014

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,770 $40,915 $43,530 $50,485
Base Invoice $29,263 $37,356 $39,744 $46,094
Package 303B 2,500      
Adaptive cruise control 1,195      
Navigation system 1,750      
Remote start 395 499 499  
Sunroof 895      
All-weather floor mats 75 200 200 200
Driver Technology Package   1,525    
Cargo net   49 49 49
Floor mats   225 225 225
Package 303B 2,175      
Adaptive cruise control 1,040      
Navigation system 1,523      
Remote start 344 310 310  
Sunroof 779      
All-weather floor mats 65 120 120 120
Driver Technology Package   1,378    
Cargo net   32 32 32
Floor mats   140 140 140
Options (change) 6,810 2,498 973 474
Options (change) 5,926 1,980 602 292
Destination 825 900 900 900
Total Price $39,405 $44,313 $45,403 $51,859
Total Invoice $36,014 $40,236 $41,246 $47,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,098
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $763
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$39,405$44,313$45,403$51,859
Adjustments for Features0-3,810-4,510-5,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$40,503$40,893$45,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$390$5,496
Total Invoice$36,014$40,236$41,246$47,286
Adjustments for Features0-3,459-4,097-5,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,014$36,777$37,149$41,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$372$5,166

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2010201620162016
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Safety key$5   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
Media drive$15   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,195$8,005$8,705$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,810$4,510$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,459-4,097-5,343

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102016
ModelTaurusHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in109.8 in
Length202.9 in191.1 in
Width76.2 in75.8 in
Height60.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
20.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.183.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 303B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested102540%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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%

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