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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: $34,855

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $3,743

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,236

Ford Escape SE   
Difference: $1,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEscapeEscape
TrimSportLimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $25,060 $28,610
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $23,398 $26,708
Cold Weather Package 60      
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 795 795
Floor mats 185 275    
Satellite radio 449 449    
Remote start 529 529 445  
Power liftgate 400 400 495  
Universal garage door opener 125      
Sunroof 850 850    
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,750 1,750
Heated front seats   440    
Leather Comfort Package     1,195  
Convenience Package     1,395  
Cargo cover     135 135
2.0L I4     1,195 1,195
Panoramic sunroof     1,495 1,495
Cold Weather Package 48      
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 694 694
Floor mats 120 180    
Satellite radio 359 359    
Remote start 380 380 388  
Power liftgate 320 320 432  
Universal garage door opener 100      
Sunroof 680 680    
AWD 1,290 1,290 1,631 1,632
Heated front seats   352    
Leather Comfort Package     1,043  
Convenience Package     1,217  
Cargo cover     118 118
2.0L I4     1,115 1,115
Panoramic sunroof     1,305 1,305
Options (change) 8,443 6,898 8,900 5,370
Options (change) 6,907 5,660 7,943 4,864
Destination 745 745 895 895
Total Price $38,598 $40,543 $34,855 $34,875
Total Invoice $33,893 $35,686 $32,236 $32,467

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,520
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEscapeEscape
TrimSportLimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$38,598$40,543$34,855$34,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-150-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,598$38,968$34,705$33,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$1,005$0
Total Invoice$33,893$35,686$32,236$32,467
Adjustments for Features0-1,386-139-1,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,893$34,300$32,097$31,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$407$724$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEscapeEscape
TrimSportLimitedSETitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key $250 $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats $600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $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$6,080$7,655$6,230$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$150$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,386-139-1,094

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082014
ModelHighlanderEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in105.9 in
Length188.4 in178.1 in
Width75.2 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.8 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Leather Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested905100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67543%
Total Not Requested90057%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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