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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: $41,488

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $7,592

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,747

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $8,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer
TrimSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $43,100
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $40,191
Extra Value Package 4 865    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,700 1,700  
Sunroof 850    
Power liftgate 400   495
Floor mats 185 275  
Remote start 529 529  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Navigation system     795
Rear bumper protector     75
Cargo cover     130
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Extra Value Package 4 778    
Third-row seat 872    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
AWD 1,305 1,305  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,360 1,360  
Sunroof 680    
Power liftgate 320   432
Floor mats 120 180  
Remote start 380 380  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Navigation system     694
Rear bumper protector     66
Cargo cover     114
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,741
Options (change) 11,483 7,683 5,085
Options (change) 9,594 6,536 4,439
Destination 745 745 895
Total Price $41,488 $41,498 $49,080
Total Invoice $36,747 $37,043 $45,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,569
Model Year200920092015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer
TrimSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$41,488$41,498$49,080
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,488$40,723$47,350
Cost Above Minimum$765$0$0
Total Invoice$36,747$37,043$45,525
Adjustments for Features0-692-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,747$36,351$43,920
Cost Above Minimum$396$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer
TrimSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,715$8,490$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-692-1,605

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length188.4 in197.1 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in
Height68.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested75064%
Total Not Requested42536%
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 audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265085%
Total Not Requested45015%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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