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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: $42,825

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $48

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,919

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,105 $39,640 $42,130 $49,790
Base Invoice $35,064 $36,191 $38,465 $45,459
Navigation system 795      
Driver Assist Package 1,995      
Rear spoiler 275      
All-weather floor mats 90 200 200 200
Sunroof 995      
Polished alloy wheels 695      
Driver Technology Package   1,400    
Cargo net   49 49 49
Floor mats   225 225 225
Remote start   499 499  
Navigation system 755      
Driver Assist Package 1,895      
Rear spoiler 261      
All-weather floor mats 86 120 120 120
Sunroof 945      
Polished alloy wheels 660      
Driver Technology Package   1,266    
Cargo net   32 32 32
Floor mats   140 140 140
Remote start   310 310  
Options (change) 4,845 2,373 973 474
Options (change) 4,602 1,868 602 292
Destination 875 860 860 860
Total Price $42,825 $42,873 $43,963 $51,124
Total Invoice $40,541 $38,919 $39,927 $46,611

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,984
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$42,825$42,873$43,963$51,124
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-2,100-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,825$41,373$41,863$47,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$490$6,176
Total Invoice$40,541$38,919$39,927$46,611
Adjustments for Features0-1,362-1,907-3,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,541$37,557$38,020$43,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$463$5,795

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2018201420142014
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote start$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Safety key$5   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$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   
Rear air vents$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   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Intercom $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$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
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$6,680$8,180$8,780$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$2,100$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,362-1,907-3,259

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182014
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

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, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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 system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

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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