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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: $38,615

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,907

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,460 $33,000 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $27,108 $30,773 $35,622 $40,191
Side curtain airbags 650      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,770      
Value Package 560      
Towing Prep Package 160      
Floor mats 106      
Class III trailer hitch 415      
Navigation system 2,000 795 795 795
Leather seating surfaces 1,400      
Heated front seats 440      
Cargo net 49      
Trailer Tow Package   570 570 570
Package 202B   2,950    
Roof rack crossbars   140 140 140
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Side curtain airbags 559      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,416      
Value Package 504      
Towing Prep Package 128      
Floor mats 66      
Class III trailer hitch 315      
Navigation system 1,700 694 694 694
Leather seating surfaces 1,120      
Heated front seats 352      
Cargo net 34      
Trailer Tow Package   497 497 497
Package 202B   2,575    
Roof rack crossbars   122 122 122
Cargo cover   114 114 114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741 1,741
Options (change) 7,550 8,175 5,225 5,225
Options (change) 6,194 7,135 4,560 4,560
Destination 605 895 895 895
Total Price $38,615 $42,070 $44,320 $49,220
Total Invoice $33,907 $38,803 $41,077 $45,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,161
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,615$42,070$44,320$49,220
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-4,330-5,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,615$39,105$39,990$43,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885$4,360
Total Invoice$33,907$38,803$41,077$45,646
Adjustments for Features0-2,735-4,013-5,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,907$36,068$37,064$40,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$996$4,241

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear heater$150   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,540$8,505$9,870$11,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965$4,330$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,735-4,013-5,337

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062015
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in112.6 in
Length184.6 in197.1 in
Width71.9 in78.9 in
Height67.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 202B
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested165058%
Total Not Requested117542%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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