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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,657 Toyota Highlander Limited | |||||
| Difference: $6,503 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | Highlander | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Limited | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $30,460 | $34,400 | $42,765 | $46,625 | $54,165 |
| Side curtain airbags | 650 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,770 | ||||
| Value Package | 560 | ||||
| Towing Prep Package | 160 | ||||
| Floor mats | 106 | ||||
| Cargo mat | 91 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Class III trailer hitch | 415 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 440 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,400 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | ||||
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | 570 | 570 | |||
| Package 202A | 4,100 | ||||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 935 | ||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | 1,695 | ||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 559 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,416 | ||||
| Value Package | 504 | ||||
| Towing Prep Package | 128 | ||||
| Floor mats | 66 | ||||
| Cargo mat | 58 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Class III trailer hitch | 315 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 352 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,120 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,700 | ||||
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | 542 | 542 | |||
| Package 202A | 3,895 | ||||
| Technology Feature Bundle | 888 | ||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,895 | 1,895 | 1,895 | 1,895 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | 124 | 124 | |
| Roof rack crossbars | 133 | 133 | 133 | 133 | |
| Options (change) | 7,592 | 9,665 | 4,630 | 4,060 | 2,365 |
| Options (change) | 6,218 | 9,182 | 4,399 | 3,857 | 2,247 |
| Destination | 605 | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1,095 |
| Total Price | $38,657 | $45,160 | $48,490 | $51,780 | $57,625 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,523 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,383 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | Highlander | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Limited | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 215hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | A5 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 7 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/65-17 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $38,657 | $45,160 | $48,490 | $51,780 | $57,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,980 | -7,095 | -8,370 | -13,685 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,657 | $40,180 | $41,395 | $43,410 | $43,940 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,215 | $3,230 | $3,760 |
Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Model | Highlander | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Limited | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | ||||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||
| Rear heater | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,925 | $10,905 | $13,020 | $14,295 | $19,610 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,980 | $7,095 | $8,370 | $13,685 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,133 | -804 | -800 | -794 |
Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2019 |
| Model | Highlander | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 184.6 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,517 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.7 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.4 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 32.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.2 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 39.8 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 30.2 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited
| Value Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Towing Prep Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | Yes |
| Additional engine cooling | 0 | No |
| Transmission cooler | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 125 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 50 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 75% |
| Package 202A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | No |
| Unbranded, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Remote climate control | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 53% |
| Technology Feature Bundle | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD player | 125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Trailer Tow Package - Class III | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Class III trailer hitch | 50 | Yes |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 75% |
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