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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: $42,117

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $223

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,173

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $27,273 $30,178
Extra Value Package 5 1,025      
Third-row seat 1,090   875 375
Towing Prep Package 220 220    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Running boards 649 649    
Floor mats 185 275    
Satellite radio 449 449    
Remote start 529 529 385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,295 1,295
Sunroof 850      
AWD 1,450 1,450 2,320 2,325
Extra Value Package 6 2,475      
Extra Value Package 8   3,280    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
Rear HVAC unit     695 285
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
255/50R20     1,325 630
Extra Value Package 5 923      
Third-row seat 872   744 319
Towing Prep Package 176 176    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Running boards 425 425    
Floor mats 120 180    
Satellite radio 359 359    
Remote start 380 380 326 326
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,360 1,360 1,101 1,101
Sunroof 680      
AWD 1,305 1,305 2,111 2,117
Extra Value Package 6 2,228      
Extra Value Package 8   2,952    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
Rear HVAC unit     591 243
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 12,112 8,552 12,560 9,160
Options (change) 10,020 7,137 10,894 8,006
Destination 745 745 785 785
Total Price $42,117 $42,367 $42,590 $42,340
Total Invoice $37,173 $37,644 $38,952 $38,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,688
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,841
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimSportLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,117$42,367$42,590$42,340
Adjustments for Features-840-1,9650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,277$40,402$42,590$42,090
Cost Above Minimum$875$0$500$0
Total Invoice$37,173$37,644$38,952$38,969
Adjustments for Features-741-1,7460-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,432$35,898$38,952$38,739
Cost Above Minimum$534$0$213$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920082008
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$1700$1700
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
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  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,740$6,865$4,900$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$1,965$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-741-1,7460-230

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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

Extra Value Package 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Total Requested115078%
Total Not Requested32522%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
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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