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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,541

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $134

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,838

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,460 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $27,108 $27,273 $30,178
Side curtain airbags 650    
Towing Prep Package 160    
Value Package 560    
Floor mats 106    
Class II trailer hitch 390    
Leather seating surfaces 1,400    
Heated front seats 440    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,770 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Third-row seat   875 375
Luxury Package   1,290  
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Audiophile Package   510  
Side curtain airbags 559    
Towing Prep Package 128    
Value Package 504    
Floor mats 66    
Class II trailer hitch 280    
Leather seating surfaces 1,120    
Heated front seats 352    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,416 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,700 1,696 1,696
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Third-row seat   744 319
Luxury Package   1,097  
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 7,476 8,645 5,935
Options (change) 6,125 7,427 5,124
Destination 605 785 785
Total Price $38,541 $38,675 $39,115
Total Invoice $33,838 $35,485 $36,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,166
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $454
Model Year200620082008
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$38,541$38,675$39,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,541$37,375$37,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$190
Total Invoice$33,838$35,485$36,087
Adjustments for Features0-1,193-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,838$34,292$34,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620082008
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear heater$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,300$3,600$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,193-1,430

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062008
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in113.7 in
Length184.6 in193.4 in
Width71.9 in73.7 in
Height67.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft383.7 ft3

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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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested5011%
Total Not Requested40089%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested65051%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested5011%
Total Not Requested40089%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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