Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2006 Ford Escape Ford Escape 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,315

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $9,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,099

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,005

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $21,685
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $20,229
Side curtain airbags 650    
Towing Prep Package 160    
Value Package 560    
Floor mats 106 106  
Cargo net 49 49 65
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,695
Leather seating surfaces 1,400    
Class II trailer hitch 390 390  
Cargo Package     295
Convenience Package     295
Sun and Satellite Package     545
Leather Comfort Group     695
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     345
Side curtain airbags 559    
Towing Prep Package 128    
Value Package 504    
Floor mats 66 66  
Cargo net 34 34 34
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 2,291
Leather seating surfaces 1,120    
Class II trailer hitch 280 280  
Cargo Package     251
Convenience Package     251
Sun and Satellite Package     464
Leather Comfort Group     591
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     293
Options (change) 5,315 2,545 4,935
Options (change) 4,391 2,080 4,175
Destination 605 605 695
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $36,380 $38,440 $27,315
Total Invoice $32,104 $34,029 $25,099

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Highlander dealer quotes or Ford Escape dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,064
Model Year200620062008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H153hp I4
TransmissionA5CVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/70-16
Total Price$36,380$38,440$27,315
Adjustments for Features-2,200-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,180$35,840$27,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,660$0
Total Invoice$32,104$34,029$25,099
Adjustments for Features-1,941-2,3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,163$31,727$25,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,564$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200620062008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
CVT $1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear heater$150$150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Tachometer$75 $75
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,675$4,075$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$2,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,941-2,3020

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20062008
ModelHighlanderEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in103.1 in
Length184.6 in174.7 in
Width71.9 in71.1 in
Height67.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft366.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested45590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested25021%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.