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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: $36,405

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,456

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelTaurusTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSHOLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,460 $40,275 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $32,565 $38,060 $32,635 $40,598
Navigation system 795 795 2,650 2,650
Rear spoiler 275      
Cargo net     49 49
Floor mats     315 315
Navigation system 755 755 2,359 2,359
Rear spoiler 261      
Cargo net     34 34
Floor mats     200 200
Options (change) 1,070 795 3,014 3,014
Options (change) 1,016 755 2,593 2,593
Destination 875 875 810 810
Total Price $36,405 $41,945 $39,569 $48,194
Total Invoice $34,456 $39,690 $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: $889
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $490
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelTaurusTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSHOLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6365hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$36,405$41,945$39,569$48,194
Adjustments for Features0-2,450-2,275-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,405$39,495$37,294$44,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,090$0$6,775
Total Invoice$34,456$39,690$36,038$44,001
Adjustments for Features0-2,318-2,072-3,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,456$37,372$33,966$40,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,916$0$6,269

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2016201620122012
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$125  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
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 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
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
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
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
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,355$6,805$6,630$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450$2,275$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,318-2,072-3,766

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,970 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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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