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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: $10,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620212021
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid LimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,890 $45,255 $52,730
Navigation system 2,000    
Floor mats 106    
Cargo mat 91 100 100
Class III trailer hitch 415    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570  
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Cargo cover   130 130
10-speed shiftable automatic   0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Navigation system 1,700    
Floor mats 66    
Cargo mat 58 95 95
Class III trailer hitch 315    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542  
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Cargo cover   124 124
10-speed shiftable automatic   0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 2,612 2,635 370
Options (change) 2,139 2,504 352
Destination 605 1,245 1,245
Gas Tax -2,600 0 0
Total Price $38,507 $49,135 $54,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,433
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,846
Model Year200620212021
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid LimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp V6 H300hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)33/28 MPG27/29 MPG27/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$38,507$49,135$54,345
Adjustments for Features0-7,195-12,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,507$41,940$42,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$320

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620212021
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid LimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear heater$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,800$11,995$16,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,195$12,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-549-355

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062021
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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