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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: $35,510

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $760

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,048

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELLimitedSHOLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,025 $37,105 $42,770 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $28,374 $35,064 $40,418 $27,108 $33,944
Leather seating surfaces 1,495     1,400  
Navigation system 795 795 795 2,000 2,000
Package 201A 1,050        
Rear spoiler 275 275      
Sunroof 995 995 995    
Value Package       560  
Side curtain airbags       650  
Cargo net       49 49
Floor mats       106 106
Heated front seats       440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,420     1,120  
Navigation system 755 755 755 1,700 1,700
Package 201A 999        
Rear spoiler 261 261      
Sunroof 945 945 945    
Value Package       504  
Side curtain airbags       559  
Cargo net       34 34
Floor mats       66 66
Heated front seats       352  
Options (change) 4,610 2,065 1,790 5,205 2,155
Options (change) 4,380 1,961 1,700 4,335 1,800
Destination 875 875 875 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $35,510 $40,045 $45,435 $36,270 $38,050
Total Invoice $33,629 $37,900 $42,993 $32,048 $33,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,354
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELLimitedSHOLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6A5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$35,510$40,045$45,435$36,270$38,050
Adjustments for Features-240-2,855-5,1550-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,270$37,190$40,280$36,270$37,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,920$5,010$0$1,455
Total Invoice$33,629$37,900$42,993$32,048$33,749
Adjustments for Features-227-2,702-4,8780-288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,402$35,198$38,115$32,048$33,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,796$4,713$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELLimitedSHOLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic   $900 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear heater   $150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio $50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150
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$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,980$7,595$9,895$4,740$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$2,855$5,155$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-227-2,702-4,8780-288

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182006
ModelTaurusHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in106.9 in
Length202.9 in184.6 in
Width76.2 in71.9 in
Height60.7 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.139.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.180.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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