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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: $38,640

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $3,518

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,537

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $2,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $38,715 $44,370 $33,080
Base Invoice $32,635 $35,617 $40,598 $30,687
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 2,650  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760 1,660 1,760  
Floor mats 315 315 315  
Roof rack crossbars 229 229 229  
Running boards 649 649 649 345
Leather Package   2,305    
Wiper de-icer   60    
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,395
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       1,995
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 2,359  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566 1,477 1,566  
Floor mats 200 200 200  
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 150  
Running boards 425 425 425 293
Leather Package   2,121    
Wiper de-icer   53    
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System       2,036
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       1,696
Options (change) 5,603 7,868 5,603 4,735
Options (change) 4,700 6,785 4,700 4,025
Destination 810 810 810 825
Total Price $42,158 $47,393 $50,783 $38,640
Total Invoice $38,145 $43,212 $46,108 $35,537

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $498
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $125
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H153hp I4 H
TransmissionT5CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19235/70-16
Total Price$42,158$47,393$50,783$38,640
Adjustments for Features-3,020-3,445-4,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,138$43,948$45,913$38,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,810$6,775$0
Total Invoice$38,145$43,212$46,108$35,537
Adjustments for Features-2,733-3,141-4,4220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,412$40,071$41,686$35,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,659$6,274$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate$350 $350 
Proximity key$250 $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000 
Media drive   $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Tachometer$75  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$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 
Total Value of Features$7,290$7,715$9,140$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$3,445$4,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,733-3,141-4,4220

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012
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.3,255 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 Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested240096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

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