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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: $27,765

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $9,852

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,481

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,695 $35,595 $38,140 $43,795 $21,685
Base Invoice $29,851 $32,498 $35,090 $40,073 $20,229
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,695
Towing Prep Package 220 220      
Running boards 649 649 649 649 345
Floor mats 315 315 315 315  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 65
Roof rack crossbars 229 229 229 229  
Leather Package     2,305    
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
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 2,359 2,359 2,291
Towing Prep Package 195 195      
Running boards 425 425 425 425 293
Floor mats 200 200 200 200  
Cargo net 34 34 34 34 34
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 150 150  
Leather Package     2,121    
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) 4,112 4,112 6,197 3,892 5,385
Options (change) 3,363 3,363 5,289 3,168 4,557
Destination 810 810 810 810 695
Total Price $37,617 $40,517 $45,147 $48,497 $27,765
Total Invoice $34,024 $36,671 $41,189 $44,051 $25,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,937
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,002
Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H153hp I4
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19235/70-16
Total Price$37,617$40,517$45,147$48,497$27,765
Adjustments for Features-3,915-4,890-4,990-6,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,702$35,627$40,157$42,032$27,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$6,455$8,330$0
Total Invoice$34,024$36,671$41,189$44,051$25,481
Adjustments for Features-3,541-4,426-4,553-5,8720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,483$32,245$36,636$38,179$25,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,762$6,153$7,696$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power liftgate$350$350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch    $200
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass    $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Total Value of Features$5,890$6,865$6,965$8,440$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,915$4,890$4,990$6,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,541-4,426-4,553-5,8720

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,947 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 SE

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
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested210084%
Total Not Requested40016%

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 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 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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