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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: $30,600

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $15,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920192009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $46,060 $46,050 $49,180 $23,455
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 55
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 699 699  
Rear bumper protector 139 139 139 139  
Remote start 499 499 499 499 345
Floor mats 229 229 229 229  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 65
Running boards 599 599 599 599 345
Sun and SYNC Package         745
Cargo Package         295
Leather Comfort Group         745
Trailering equipment (4 wire)         345
Navigation system         2,695
Cargo tray         90
Chrome-clad alloy wheels         695
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 47
Class II trailer hitch 530 530 530 530  
Rear bumper protector 99 99 99 99  
Remote start 320 320 320 320 293
Floor mats 139 139 139 139  
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 34
Running boards 399 399 399 399 293
Sun and SYNC Package         633
Cargo Package         251
Leather Comfort Group         633
Trailering equipment (4 wire)         293
Navigation system         2,291
Cargo tray         77
Chrome-clad alloy wheels         591
Options (change) 2,463 2,463 2,463 2,463 6,420
Options (change) 1,667 1,667 1,667 1,667 5,436
Destination 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 725
Total Price $46,513 $49,643 $49,633 $52,763 $30,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,698
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,741
Model Year20192019201920192009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H171hp I4
TransmissionT8CVTT8CVTA6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/65-17
Total Price$46,513$49,643$49,633$52,763$30,600
Adjustments for Features-8,215-9,565-9,590-10,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,298$40,078$40,043$41,823$30,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$1,745$3,525$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20192019201920192009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
CVT $1000 $1000 
6-speed automatic    $1000
FWD$0 $0 $0
AWD $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
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 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan  $25$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Roof rack    $300
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Compass    $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25 
Tachometer$75 $75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,615$12,965$12,990$14,340$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,215$9,565$9,590$10,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-492-537-538-5780

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20192009
ModelHighlanderEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.1 in
Length192.5 in174.7 in
Width75.8 in71.1 in
Height68.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.6 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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