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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: $38,985

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $5,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920192012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,720 $42,580 $40,940 $42,930 $46,060 $33,080
Rear bumper protector 139 139 139 139 139  
Remote start 499 499 499 499 499 345
Floor mats 229 229 229 229 229  
Cargo cover 249 249 249      
Running boards 599 599 599 599 599 345
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,810 1,810 1,810 1,810 1,810  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System           2,395
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens           1,995
Rear bumper protector 99 99 99 99 99  
Remote start 320 320 320 320 320 293
Floor mats 139 139 139 139 139  
Cargo cover 164 164 164      
Running boards 399 399 399 399 399 293
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,610 1,610 1,610 1,610 1,610  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System           2,036
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens           1,696
Options (change) 3,525 3,525 3,525 3,276 3,276 5,080
Options (change) 2,731 2,731 2,731 2,567 2,567 4,318
Destination 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 825
Total Price $44,365 $47,225 $45,585 $47,326 $50,456 $38,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,756
Model Year201920192019201920192012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H153hp I4 H
TransmissionT8CVTT8T8CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19235/70-16
Total Price$44,365$47,225$45,585$47,326$50,456$38,985
Adjustments for Features-5,795-7,070-5,945-7,045-8,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,570$40,155$39,640$40,281$42,061$38,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$1,070$1,711$3,491$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201920192019201920192012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderEscape
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300  
CVT $1000  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0 $0
AWD $1700  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control     $150
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Safety key     $5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags     $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40 
Roof rack     $300
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100$100$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25$25 
Media drive     $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass     $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Tachometer$75 $75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 $75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$9,965$11,240$10,115$11,215$12,565$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,795$7,070$5,945$7,045$8,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-503-577-502-549-6130

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20192012
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 Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

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