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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: $40,730

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,718

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,431

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201520152015
ModelTaurusTaurusHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSHOLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,100 $39,300 $40,190 $42,680 $50,340
Base Invoice $30,535 $36,254 $36,694 $38,968 $45,961
Package 302A / 402A 3,500 3,000      
Adaptive cruise control 1,195 1,195      
Navigation system 795 795      
Sunroof 995 995      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 200 200 200
Rear spoiler 275        
Driver Technology Package     1,400    
Cargo net     49 49 49
Floor mats     225 225 225
Remote start     499 499  
Package 302A / 402A 3,124 2,678      
Adaptive cruise control 1,067 1,067      
Navigation system 710 710      
Sunroof 888 888      
All-weather floor mats 67 67 120 120 120
Rear spoiler 245        
Driver Technology Package     1,266    
Cargo net     32 32 32
Floor mats     140 140 140
Remote start     310 310  
Options (change) 6,835 6,060 2,373 973 474
Options (change) 6,101 5,410 1,868 602 292
Destination 795 795 885 885 885
Total Price $40,730 $46,155 $43,448 $44,538 $51,699
Total Invoice $37,431 $42,459 $39,447 $40,455 $47,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19
Model Year20132013201520152015
ModelTaurusTaurusHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSHOLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6365hp V6270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$40,730$46,155$43,448$44,538$51,699
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-2,200-2,800-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,730$43,780$41,248$41,738$47,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$490$6,176
Total Invoice$37,431$42,459$39,447$40,455$47,138
Adjustments for Features0-2,185-1,997-2,543-3,898
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,431$40,274$37,450$37,912$43,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,843$0$462$5,790

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132013201520152015
ModelTaurusTaurusHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSHOLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Curve control$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Safety key$5$5   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$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
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$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$75$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$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Intercom  $25$25$25
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500   
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$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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
Metal pedals $75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600$600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$6,180$8,555$8,380$8,980$10,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$2,200$2,800$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,185-1,997-2,543-3,898

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132015
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 Weight3,970 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 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160046%
Total Not Requested187554%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135046%
Total Not Requested157554%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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-speed200No
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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