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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: $34,645

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $8,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,696

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $6,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelHighlanderEscape
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,020 $31,975
Base Invoice $36,712 $29,542
Navigation system 2,655  
Sunroof 850  
Cargo cover 90  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,395
AWD   1,750
Navigation system 2,211  
Sunroof 680  
Cargo cover 72  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,036
AWD   1,593
Options (change) 3,595 4,145
Options (change) 2,963 3,629
Destination 745 725
Gas Tax -2,600 -2,200
Total Price $42,760 $34,645
Total Invoice $37,820 $31,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,546
Model Year20092009
ModelHighlanderEscape
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine209hp V6 H153hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/25 MPG29/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/70-16
Total Price$42,760$34,645
Adjustments for Features-2,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,845$34,645
Total Invoice$37,820$31,696
Adjustments for Features-2,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,242$31,696

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092009
ModelHighlanderEscape
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Total Value of Features$7,565$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5780

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092009
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 Weight4,508 lb.3,776 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
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
-2200 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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