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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: $42,147

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920192019
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,070 $34,400 $42,765
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,700    
Extra Value Package 8 3,280    
AWD 1,450 2,150 2,150
Remote start 529    
Satellite radio 449    
Running boards 649 595 595
Floor mats 275    
Package 202A   4,100  
Technology Feature Bundle   935  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
Cargo cover   130 130
Cargo mat   100 100
3.5L V6     0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,360    
Extra Value Package 8 2,952    
AWD 1,305 2,053 2,054
Remote start 380    
Satellite radio 359    
Running boards 425 565 565
Floor mats 180    
Package 202A   3,895  
Technology Feature Bundle   888  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
Cargo cover   124 124
Cargo mat   95 95
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 8,332 11,700 6,665
Options (change) 6,961 11,125 6,343
Destination 745 1,095 1,095
Total Price $42,147 $47,195 $50,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,672
Model Year200920192019
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$42,147$47,195$50,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,995-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,147$45,200$46,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$965

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920192019
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console$200  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$7,600$9,595$11,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,995$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-517-642

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092019
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length188.4 in198.3 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in
Height68.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested230065%
Total Not Requested125035%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%

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