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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: $33,668

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,987

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,145

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $3,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer
TrimSportLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $29,280
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $27,404
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Third-row seat 740   875
Floor mats 275 275  
Remote start 529 529 385
Satellite radio 449 449  
AWD 1,450 1,450 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
4.6L V8     1,310
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Third-row seat 592   744
Floor mats 180 180  
Remote start 380 380 327
Satellite radio 359 359  
AWD 1,305 1,305 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
4.6L V8     1,192
Options (change) 3,663 2,923 5,560
Options (change) 2,992 2,400 4,944
Destination 745 745 815
Total Price $33,668 $36,738 $35,655
Total Invoice $30,145 $32,907 $33,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,057
Model Year200920092010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer
TrimSportLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/70-16
Total Price$33,668$36,738$35,655
Adjustments for Features-1,160-3,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,508$33,028$35,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0
Total Invoice$30,145$32,907$33,163
Adjustments for Features-1,039-3,3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,106$29,584$33,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$478$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer
TrimSportLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
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 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,665$8,215$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$3,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,039-3,3230

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
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?
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
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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