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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: $44,180

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelTaurusHighlander
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,460 $46,850
Package 301A / 401A 2,150  
Navigation system 795  
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
Rear spoiler 275  
All-weather floor mats 90 249
Sunroof 995  
AWD 1,850 1,460
Polished alloy wheels 695  
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   229
Remote start   499
Package 301A / 401A 2,044  
Navigation system 755  
Driver Assist Package 1,895  
Rear spoiler 261  
All-weather floor mats 86 145
Sunroof 945  
AWD 1,748 1,333
Polished alloy wheels 660  
Cargo net   35
Floor mats   139
Remote start   320
Options (change) 8,845 2,486
Options (change) 8,394 1,972
Destination 875 1,175
Total Price $44,180 $50,511

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,156
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,947
Model Year20162020
ModelTaurusHighlander
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/55-20
Total Price$44,180$50,511
Adjustments for Features0-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,180$46,336

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162020
ModelTaurusHighlander
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Perimeter scan $25
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Intercom $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,330$11,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-260

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162020
ModelTaurusHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.2 in
Length202.9 in194.9 in
Width76.2 in76.0 in
Height60.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		20.148.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.184.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander 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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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