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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: $50,407

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $5,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,795 $48,380
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760  
Navigation system 2,650  
Floor mats 315  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Running boards 649 595
Roof rack crossbars 229 140
Cargo mat   100
3.3L V6 Hybrid   0
AWD   2,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566  
Navigation system 2,359  
Floor mats 200  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Running boards 425 565
Roof rack crossbars 150 133
Cargo mat   95
3.3L V6 Hybrid   0
AWD   2,054
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 5,802 6,675
Options (change) 4,825 6,352
Destination 810 1,245
Total Price $50,407 $56,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $733
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,807
Model Year20112020
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp V6 H285hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTT10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG23/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/55-20
Total Price$50,407$56,300
Adjustments for Features0-5,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,407$51,140

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112020
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimHybrid LimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$7,275$12,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-696

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112020
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in119.1 in
Length188.4 in198.8 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in
Height68.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.5,149 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%

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