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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: $35,730

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,697

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,227

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderExplorer
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,315 $40,915 $43,530 $29,280
Base Invoice $34,069 $37,356 $39,744 $27,404
Rear bumper protector 129 129 129  
Floor mats 225 225 225  
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 699  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 75
Remote start 499 499 499 385
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,460 2,320
Third-row seat       875
SYNC and Sirius Package       670
4.6L V8       1,310
Rear bumper protector 89 89 89  
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Class II trailer hitch 480 480 480  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 64
Remote start 310 310 310 327
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,333 2,112
Third-row seat       744
SYNC and Sirius Package       569
4.6L V8       1,192
Options (change) 3,212 3,212 3,212 5,635
Options (change) 2,472 2,472 2,472 5,008
Destination 900 900 900 815
Total Price $41,427 $45,027 $47,642 $35,730
Total Invoice $37,441 $40,728 $43,116 $33,227

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,153
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,977
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderExplorer
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 1280, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19235/70-16
Total Price$41,427$45,027$47,642$35,730
Adjustments for Features-6,850-8,625-10,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,577$36,402$36,867$35,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,290$0
Total Invoice$37,441$40,728$43,116$33,227
Adjustments for Features-6,191-7,802-9,7510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,250$32,926$33,365$33,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,676$2,115$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620162010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderExplorer
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key   $5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$11,380$13,155$15,305$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,850$8,625$10,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,191-7,802-9,7510

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162010
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.7 in
Length191.1 in193.4 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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