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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: $40,847

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $1,223

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,835

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $1,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimSELimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $27,273 $30,178
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 1,015      
Running boards 649 649    
Floor mats 280 280    
Roof rack crossbars 229 229 115 115
AWD 1,450 1,450 2,320 2,325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,819      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,760 1,295 1,295
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Third-row seat     875 375
Luxury Package     1,290  
Rear HVAC unit     695 285
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
255/50R20     1,325 630
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 903      
Running boards 425 425    
Floor mats 175 175    
Roof rack crossbars 150 150 97 97
AWD 1,325 1,325 2,111 2,117
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,459      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,566 1,101 1,101
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Third-row seat     744 319
Luxury Package     1,097  
Rear HVAC unit     591 243
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 5,442 4,368 12,290 8,890
Options (change) 4,437 3,641 10,665 7,777
Destination 845 845 785 785
Total Price $40,847 $43,163 $42,320 $42,070
Total Invoice $36,835 $39,135 $38,723 $38,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,738
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,365
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimSELimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,847$43,163$42,320$42,070
Adjustments for Features-765-1,6150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,082$41,548$42,320$41,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,466$500$0
Total Invoice$36,835$39,135$38,723$38,740
Adjustments for Features-690-1,4640-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,145$37,671$38,723$38,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,526$213$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320082008
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$1700$1700
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  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
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  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,240$8,090$6,475$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$1,615$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-690-1,4640-230

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132008
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
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested92569%
Total Not Requested42531%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
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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