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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: $38,595

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $974

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,342

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelTaurusTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSHOLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,035 $32,635 $40,598
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 2,650 2,650
Sunroof 995      
Package 303A 2,800      
Package 401A   2,000    
Cargo net     49 49
Floor mats     315 315
Navigation system 1,610 1,610 2,359 2,359
Sunroof 866      
Package 303A 2,436      
Package 401A   1,740    
Cargo net     34 34
Floor mats     200 200
Options (change) 5,645 3,850 3,014 3,014
Options (change) 4,912 3,350 2,593 2,593
Destination 795 795 810 810
Total Price $38,595 $42,800 $39,569 $48,194
Total Invoice $35,342 $39,180 $36,038 $44,001

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $133
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelTaurusTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSHOLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6365hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$38,595$42,800$39,569$48,194
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-910-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,595$41,725$38,659$45,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0$6,775
Total Invoice$35,342$39,180$36,038$44,001
Adjustments for Features0-984-829-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,342$38,196$35,209$41,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,854$0$6,272

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelTaurusTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSHOLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,545$6,620$6,455$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$910$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-984-829-2,520

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112012
ModelTaurusHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in109.8 in
Length202.9 in188.4 in
Width76.2 in75.2 in
Height60.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
20.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.195.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45017%
Total Not Requested212583%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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