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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: $4,598

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,203

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $41,675
Base Invoice $32,635 $38,862
AWD 1,450  
Navigation system 2,650 795
Bodyside moldings 199  
Cargo net 49  
Floor mats 315  
Roof rack crossbars 229 135
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760  
Rear bumper protector   85
Cargo cover   135
Power liftgate   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
AWD 1,324  
Navigation system 2,359 694
Bodyside moldings 125  
Cargo net 34  
Floor mats 200  
Roof rack crossbars 150 118
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566  
Rear bumper protector   74
Cargo cover   118
Power liftgate   432
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741
Options (change) 6,652 5,235
Options (change) 5,758 4,569
Destination 810 895
Total Price $43,207 $47,805
Total Invoice $39,203 $44,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,608
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,205
Model Year20122014
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$43,207$47,805
Adjustments for Features0-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,207$46,815
Total Invoice$39,203$44,326
Adjustments for Features0-918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,203$43,408

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
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 
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
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 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,915$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-918

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
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.4,921 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
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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