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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: $43,421

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,153

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,950 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $34,649 $32,489 $40,196
Floor mats 280    
AWD 1,450 2,150 2,150
Bodyside moldings 199    
Running boards 649 595 595
Roof rack crossbars 229 140 140
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,819 1,995 1,995
Package 202A   4,100  
Technology Feature Bundle   935  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
Cargo cover   130 130
Cargo mat   100 100
3.5L V6     0
Floor mats 175    
AWD 1,325 2,053 2,054
Bodyside moldings 125    
Running boards 425 565 565
Roof rack crossbars 150 133 133
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,459 1,895 1,895
Package 202A   3,895  
Technology Feature Bundle   888  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
Cargo cover   124 124
Cargo mat   95 95
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 4,626 11,840 6,805
Options (change) 3,659 11,258 6,476
Destination 845 995 995
Total Price $43,421 $46,855 $49,890
Total Invoice $39,153 $44,742 $47,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,239
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,493
Model Year201320182018
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$43,421$46,855$49,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,195-4,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,421$44,660$45,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$39,153$44,742$47,667
Adjustments for Features0-2,096-4,357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,153$42,646$43,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$664

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320182018
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Removable second-row console$200  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25  
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
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50 $50
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$6,100$8,295$10,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,195$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,096-4,357

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length188.4 in198.3 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in
Height68.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested140039%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%

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