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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: $41,046

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $1,529

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,960

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $1,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimSELimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $27,518 $29,578
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 1,015      
Floor mats 280 280    
Roof rack crossbars 229 229 60 60
Running boards 649 649    
Bodyside moldings 199 199    
AWD 1,450 1,450    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,819      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,760 1,295 1,295
Third-row seat     845 845
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Rear HVAC unit     650 650
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 903      
Floor mats 175 175    
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 51 51
Running boards 425 425    
Bodyside moldings 125 125    
AWD 1,325 1,325    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,459      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,566 1,101 1,101
Third-row seat     718 718
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Rear HVAC unit     553 553
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 5,641 4,567 11,730 10,030
Options (change) 4,562 3,766 10,109 8,664
Destination 845 845 645 645
Total Price $41,046 $43,362 $42,575 $43,190
Total Invoice $36,960 $39,260 $38,272 $38,887

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,269
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,978
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimSELimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$41,046$43,362$42,575$43,190
Adjustments for Features-740-1,49000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,306$41,872$42,575$43,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,566$0$615
Total Invoice$36,960$39,260$38,272$38,887
Adjustments for Features-666-1,34900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,294$37,911$38,272$38,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,617$0$615

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimSELimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000$1000
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,715$8,465$6,975$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$1,490$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-666-1,34900

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132006
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.7 in
Length188.4 in193.4 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77545%
Total Not Requested95055%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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