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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: $50,982

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $2,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid LimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,370 $45,255 $52,730
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760    
Navigation system 2,650    
Floor mats 315    
Bodyside moldings 199    
Running boards 649 595 595
Roof rack crossbars 229 140 140
Cargo mat   100 100
3.3L V6 Hybrid   0 0
AWD   2,150 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566    
Navigation system 2,359    
Floor mats 200    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Running boards 425 565 565
Roof rack crossbars 150 133 133
Cargo mat   95 95
3.3L V6 Hybrid   0 0
AWD   2,054 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 5,802 6,675 2,830
Options (change) 4,825 6,352 2,688
Destination 810 1,245 1,245
Total Price $50,982 $53,175 $56,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,990
Model Year201220212021
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid LimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp V6 H285hp V6 H285hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTT10T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG23/26 MPG23/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$50,982$53,175$56,805
Adjustments for Features0-5,010-9,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,982$48,165$46,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,320$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220212021
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimHybrid LimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
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
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$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,350$13,360$18,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,010$9,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-716-690

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122021
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%
3.3L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
285 hp@6500
260 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
285 hp@6500
260 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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