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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: $41,544

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $971

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,199

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $2,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $27,518 $29,578
Towing Prep Package 220 220    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 585 585    
Third-row seat 1,090   845 845
Cold Weather Package 60      
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Floor mats 185 275    
Running boards 649 649    
Sunroof 850 850 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,780 1,780 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,995 1,995
Universal garage door opener 125      
AWD 1,450 1,450    
Heated front seats   440    
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Rear HVAC unit     650 650
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Towing Prep Package 176 176    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 468 468    
Third-row seat 872   718 718
Cold Weather Package 48      
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Floor mats 120 180    
Running boards 425 425    
Sunroof 680 680 723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,424 1,424 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,696 1,696
Universal garage door opener 100      
AWD 1,290 1,290    
Heated front seats   352    
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Rear HVAC unit     553 553
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 11,389 8,754 11,670 9,970
Options (change) 9,213 7,094 10,058 8,613
Destination 745 745 645 645
Total Price $41,544 $42,399 $42,515 $43,130
Total Invoice $36,199 $37,120 $38,221 $38,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,336
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,340
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$41,544$42,399$42,515$43,130
Adjustments for Features-365-1,04000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,179$41,359$42,515$43,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0$615
Total Invoice$36,199$37,120$38,221$38,836
Adjustments for Features-318-91100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,881$36,209$38,221$38,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$328$0$615

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Rear spoiler $200  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,790$6,465$5,425$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$365$1,040$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-318-91100

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.7 in
Length188.4 in193.4 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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