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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: $32,785

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $6,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,889

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $4,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $31,975
Base Invoice $26,635 $29,897 $29,542
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Remote start 529 529 345
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Running boards 649 649 345
Sunroof 850    
Extra Value Package 6 2,915    
Third-row seat 1,031    
Extra Value Package 8   3,400  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,395
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Remote start 380 380 293
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Running boards 425 425 293
Sunroof 680    
Extra Value Package 6 2,624    
Third-row seat 825    
Extra Value Package 8   3,060  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,036
Options (change) 8,473 5,302 3,085
Options (change) 6,905 4,404 2,622
Destination 800 800 725
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,000
Total Price $38,792 $39,322 $32,785
Total Invoice $34,340 $35,101 $29,889

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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: $2,922
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,985
Model Year201020102009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6153hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T5CVT
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$38,792$39,322$32,785
Adjustments for Features-1,640-3,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,152$35,707$32,785
Cost Above Minimum$1,445$0$0
Total Invoice$34,340$35,101$29,889
Adjustments for Features-1,452-3,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,888$31,874$29,889
Cost Above Minimum$1,014$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201020102009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
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$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
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$4,440$6,415$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$3,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,452-3,2270

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102009
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 Weight3,848 lb.3,255 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

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67564%
Total Not Requested37536%

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