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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: $37,397

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $7,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072019201920192019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,810 $34,610 $34,400 $42,765 $46,625 $54,165
Extra Value Package 960 2,100        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,770 1,770        
Towing Prep Package 160          
Floor mats 106 106        
Cargo mat 91 91 100 100 100 100
Class III trailer hitch 415 415        
Heated front seats 440          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Third-row seat   540        
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
Extra Value Package 864 1,890        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,416 1,416        
Towing Prep Package 128          
Floor mats 66 66        
Cargo mat 58 58 95 95 95 95
Class III trailer hitch 315 315        
Heated front seats 352          
Navigation system 1,700 1,700        
Third-row seat   483        
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) 5,942 7,022 9,665 4,630 4,060 2,365
Options (change) 4,899 5,928 9,182 4,399 3,857 2,247
Destination 645 645 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0 0 0
Total Price $37,397 $39,677 $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: $2,783
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,417
Model Year200720072019201920192019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5CVTT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,397$39,677$45,160$48,490$51,780$57,625
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,980-7,095-8,370-13,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,397$39,477$40,180$41,395$43,410$43,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,080$0$1,215$3,230$3,760

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720072019201920192019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
CVT $1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100 $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$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$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$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$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$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$150    
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$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$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50 
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75$75
Trip computer $150$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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$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$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$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$6,000$6,200$10,980$13,095$14,370$19,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,980$7,095$8,370$13,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-176-1,133-804-800-794

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072019
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in112.6 in
Length184.6 in198.3 in
Width71.9 in78.9 in
Height67.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Rear heater150Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested167547%
Total Not Requested187553%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72583%
Total Not Requested15017%

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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