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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: $47,691

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $2,189

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,148

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $4,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,530 $41,300
Base Invoice $39,744 $39,442
All-weather floor mats 200 75
AWD 1,460 2,000
Floor mats 225  
Rear bumper protector 129 75
Remote start 499  
Cargo net 49  
Class II trailer hitch 699  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Cargo tray   100
Cargo cover   130
Second-row buckets   695
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Polished alloy wheels   595
All-weather floor mats 120 71
AWD 1,333 1,910
Floor mats 140  
Rear bumper protector 89 71
Remote start 310  
Cargo net 32  
Class II trailer hitch 480  
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619
Adaptive cruise control   1,094
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Cargo tray   95
Cargo cover   124
Second-row buckets   660
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Polished alloy wheels   565
Options (change) 3,261 7,635
Options (change) 2,504 7,266
Destination 900 945
Total Price $47,691 $49,880
Total Invoice $43,148 $47,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $784
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,163
Model Year20162016
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$47,691$49,880
Adjustments for Features0-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,691$48,475
Total Invoice$43,148$47,653
Adjustments for Features0-1,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,148$46,311

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key $5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Intercom$25 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,215$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,342

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length191.1 in198.3 in
Width75.8 in78.9 in
Height68.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft381.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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