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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: $35,270

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,094

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,836

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer
TrimSELimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $29,280
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $27,404
Roof rack crossbars 229 229  
Floor mats 280 280  
AWD 1,450 1,450 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
Third-row seat     875
4.6L V8     1,310
Roof rack crossbars 150 150  
Floor mats 175 175  
AWD 1,325 1,325 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
Third-row seat     744
4.6L V8     1,192
Options (change) 1,959 1,959 5,175
Options (change) 1,650 1,650 4,617
Destination 845 845 815
Total Price $37,364 $40,754 $35,270
Total Invoice $34,048 $37,144 $32,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,116
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,624
Model Year201320132010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer
TrimSELimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19235/70-16
Total Price$37,364$40,754$35,270
Adjustments for Features-4,210-6,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,154$34,594$35,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$0
Total Invoice$34,048$37,144$32,836
Adjustments for Features-3,836-5,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,212$31,530$32,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,318$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer
TrimSELimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
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 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support $0 
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$8,290$10,240$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,210$6,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,836-5,6140

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%
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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