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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,315

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,099

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,810 $34,610 $21,685
Base Invoice $27,421 $31,007 $20,229
Extra Value Package 960 1,830  
Towing Prep Package 160    
Floor mats 106 106  
Cargo net 49 49 65
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,695
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
Extra Value Package 864 1,647  
Towing Prep Package 128    
Floor mats 66 66  
Cargo net 34 34 34
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 2,291
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) 3,665 4,375 4,935
Options (change) 3,072 3,727 4,175
Destination 645 645 695
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $35,120 $37,030 $27,315
Total Invoice $31,138 $32,779 $25,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,088
Model Year200720072008
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$35,120$37,030$27,315
Adjustments for Features-2,200-1,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,920$35,455$27,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,535$0
Total Invoice$31,138$32,779$25,099
Adjustments for Features-1,951-1,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,187$31,385$25,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,198$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200720072008
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  
Rear heater$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  
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  
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$3,050$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$1,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,951-1,3940

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20072008
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

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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%

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