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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: $3,957

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,541

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,105 $44,800 $47,880
Base Invoice $35,064 $40,903 $43,715
Driver Assist Package 1,995    
Navigation system 795    
Rear spoiler 275    
All-weather floor mats 90 249 249
Sunroof 995    
Polished alloy wheels 695    
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   225 225
Remote start   499 499
Driver Assist Package 1,895    
Navigation system 755    
Rear spoiler 261    
All-weather floor mats 86 145 145
Sunroof 945    
Polished alloy wheels 660    
Cargo net   35 35
Floor mats   140 140
Remote start   320 320
Options (change) 4,845 1,022 1,022
Options (change) 4,602 640 640
Destination 875 960 960
Total Price $42,825 $46,782 $49,862
Total Invoice $40,541 $42,503 $45,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $382
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,286
Model Year201820172017
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$42,825$46,782$49,862
Adjustments for Features0-3,575-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,825$43,207$44,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,730
Total Invoice$40,541$42,503$45,315
Adjustments for Features0-3,248-4,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,541$39,255$40,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,584

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820172017
ModelTaurusHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan $25$25
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Intercom $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,905$9,480$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,575$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,248-4,476

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182017
ModelTaurusHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in109.8 in
Length202.9 in192.5 in
Width76.2 in75.8 in
Height60.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,166 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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 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%

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