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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: $37,525

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $11,806

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,865

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $8,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderEscape
TrimLimited PlatinumTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,200 $32,045
Base Invoice $41,268 $30,602
All-weather floor mats 249 125
Class II trailer hitch 699  
Remote start 499  
Floor mats 229  
AWD 1,460 1,350
Towing Package   495
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
Cargo tray   90
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   995
All-weather floor mats 145 119
Class II trailer hitch 530  
Remote start 320  
Floor mats 139  
AWD 1,333 1,290
Towing Package   470
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
Cargo tray   86
Cargo cover   128
Panoramic sunroof   945
Options (change) 3,136 4,485
Options (change) 2,467 4,268
Destination 995 995
Total Price $49,331 $37,525
Total Invoice $44,730 $35,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,906
Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderEscape
TrimLimited PlatinumTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/50-18
Total Price$49,331$37,525
Adjustments for Features-2,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,171$37,525
Total Invoice$44,730$35,865
Adjustments for Features-1,9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,771$35,865

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderEscape
TrimLimited PlatinumTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, side $100
Pedestrian detection$50 
Perimeter scan$25 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Intercom$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,890$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9590

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in105.9 in
Length192.5 in178.1 in
Width75.8 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft334.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft368.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32572%
Total Not Requested12528%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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