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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: $38,507

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $13,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062020
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,890 $48,380
Navigation system 2,000  
Floor mats 106  
Cargo mat 91 100
Class III trailer hitch 415  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Roof rack crossbars   140
Cargo cover   130
3.3L V6 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Navigation system 1,700  
Floor mats 66  
Cargo mat 58 95
Class III trailer hitch 315  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Roof rack crossbars   133
Cargo cover   124
3.3L V6 Hybrid   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 2,612 2,635
Options (change) 2,139 2,504
Destination 605 1,245
Gas Tax -2,600 0
Total Price $38,507 $52,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,558
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,855
Model Year20062020
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp V6 H285hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTT10
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)33/28 MPG27/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/55-20
Total Price$38,507$52,260
Adjustments for Features0-7,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,507$45,065

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062020
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear heater$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$3,975$11,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-516

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062020
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in119.1 in
Length184.6 in198.8 in
Width71.9 in78.9 in
Height67.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,070 lb.4,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%

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