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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: $40,735

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,028

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $26,790 $29,361
Towing Prep Package 220 220    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Extra Value Package 4 865      
Third-row seat 1,090   845 375
Floor mats 185 275    
Satellite radio 449 449 195 195
Remote start 529 529 385 385
Sunroof 850   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,295 1,295
Running boards 649 649    
AWD 1,450 1,450    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475      
Extra Value Package 8   3,280    
Luxury Package     1,450  
Rear HVAC unit     675 285
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
4.6L V8     1,295 1,295
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range     2,295 2,295
Towing Prep Package 176 176    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Extra Value Package 4 778      
Third-row seat 872   718 319
Floor mats 120 180    
Satellite radio 359 359 166 166
Remote start 380 380 326 326
Sunroof 680   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,360 1,360 1,101 1,101
Running boards 425 425    
AWD 1,305 1,305    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228      
Extra Value Package 8   2,952    
Luxury Package     1,232  
Rear HVAC unit     574 243
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range     2,112 2,112
Options (change) 11,952 8,552 11,630 9,320
Options (change) 9,875 7,137 10,138 8,176
Destination 745 745 735 735
Total Price $41,957 $42,367 $40,735 $41,170
Total Invoice $37,028 $37,644 $37,663 $38,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,276
Model Year2009200920072007
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)245/55-19245/55-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$41,957$42,367$40,735$41,170
Adjustments for Features-390-1,4150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,567$40,952$40,735$40,920
Cost Above Minimum$615$0$0$185
Total Invoice$37,028$37,644$37,663$38,272
Adjustments for Features-344-1,2570-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,684$36,387$37,663$38,040
Cost Above Minimum$297$0$0$377

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920072007
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 liftgate $350  
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  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Rear spoiler $200  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,740$6,765$5,350$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$1,415$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-344-1,2570-232

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092007
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%
Extra Value Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested1050102%
Total Not Requested-25-2%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210071%
Total Not Requested85029%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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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