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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: $43,207

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,568

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,203

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $37,855
Base Invoice $32,635 $35,268
AWD 1,450 2,000
Navigation system 2,650  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Floor mats 315  
Roof rack crossbars 229 120
Cargo net 49  
Package 301A   2,250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
AWD 1,324 1,820
Navigation system 2,359  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Floor mats 200  
Roof rack crossbars 150 106
Cargo net 34  
Package 301A   1,913
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 6,652 8,095
Options (change) 5,758 7,006
Destination 810 825
Total Price $43,207 $46,775
Total Invoice $39,203 $43,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $868
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,408
Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$43,207$46,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,207$44,075
Total Invoice$39,203$43,099
Adjustments for Features0-2,488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,203$40,611

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
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 
Knee airbag, driver$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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
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
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$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
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
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$6,955$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,488

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,266 lb.4,731 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
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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