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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: $28,125

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,932

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,808

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimSportLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $21,685
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $20,229
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 2,695
Running boards 649 649 345
Remote start 529 529 425
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850 850  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Cargo Package     295
Convenience Package     295
Sun and Satellite Package     545
Leather Comfort Group     695
Full-size spare tire     105
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     345
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 2,291
Running boards 425 425 293
Remote start 380 380 361
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680 680  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Cargo Package     251
Convenience Package     251
Sun and Satellite Package     464
Leather Comfort Group     591
Full-size spare tire     89
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     293
Options (change) 6,902 5,477 5,745
Options (change) 5,450 4,299 4,884
Destination 745 745 695
Total Price $37,057 $39,122 $28,125
Total Invoice $32,436 $34,325 $25,808

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,799
Model Year200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimSportLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/70-16
Total Price$37,057$39,122$28,125
Adjustments for Features-2,090-3,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,967$35,182$28,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$0
Total Invoice$32,436$34,325$25,808
Adjustments for Features-1,829-3,4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,607$30,868$25,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$261$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimSportLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,365$6,215$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$3,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,829-3,4570

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelHighlanderEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.1 in
Length188.4 in174.7 in
Width75.2 in71.1 in
Height68.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Total Requested12538%
Total Not Requested20062%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested43085%
Total Not Requested7515%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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