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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: $40,290

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,372

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,845

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,155 $41,680 $44,760 $44,800 $47,880
Base Invoice $29,635 $38,054 $40,866 $40,903 $43,715
Adaptive cruise control 1,195        
Navigation system 1,850        
All-weather floor mats 75 249 249 249 249
Remote start 425 499 499 499 499
Sunroof 995        
Package 303A 2,800        
Cargo net   49 49 49 49
Floor mats   225 225 225 225
Adaptive cruise control 1,040        
Navigation system 1,610        
All-weather floor mats 65 145 145 145 145
Remote start 398 320 320 320 320
Sunroof 866        
Package 303A 2,436        
Cargo net   35 35 35 35
Floor mats   140 140 140 140
Options (change) 7,340 1,022 1,022 1,022 1,022
Options (change) 6,415 640 640 640 640
Destination 795 960 960 960 960
Total Price $40,290 $43,662 $46,742 $46,782 $49,862
Total Invoice $36,845 $39,654 $42,466 $42,503 $45,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $963
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,128
Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T8CVTT8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$40,290$43,662$46,742$46,782$49,862
Adjustments for Features0-4,335-5,685-5,710-7,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,290$39,327$41,057$41,072$42,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,730$1,745$3,475
Total Invoice$36,845$39,654$42,466$42,503$45,315
Adjustments for Features0-3,937-5,165-5,188-6,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,845$35,717$37,301$37,315$38,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,584$1,598$3,182

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300 
CVT  $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan   $25$25
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5    
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Intercom $25$25$25$25
Media drive$15    
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $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$25
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25
Tachometer$75$75 $75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats$200  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$4,270$8,605$9,955$9,980$11,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,335$5,685$5,710$7,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,937-5,165-5,188-6,416

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112017
ModelTaurusHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in109.8 in
Length202.9 in192.5 in
Width76.2 in75.8 in
Height60.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,166 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested102540%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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