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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: $46,231

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $2,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,815

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $2,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,530 $38,100
Base Invoice $39,744 $35,528
Floor mats 225  
All-weather floor mats 200 75
Rear bumper protector 129 85
Remote start 499  
Cargo net 49  
Class II trailer hitch 699  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   5,600
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   750
Cargo cover   135
Floor mats 140  
All-weather floor mats 120 66
Rear bumper protector 89 74
Remote start 310  
Cargo net 32  
Class II trailer hitch 480  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 302A / 303A   4,886
Polished alloy wheels   519
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Second-row buckets   655
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 1,801 9,405
Options (change) 1,171 8,207
Destination 900 895
Total Price $46,231 $48,400
Total Invoice $41,815 $44,630

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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: $569
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,340
Model Year20162013
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$46,231$48,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,231$46,800
Total Invoice$41,815$44,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,815$43,155

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Safety key $5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray$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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
Conversation mirror$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 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
Total Value of Features$5,030$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,475

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162013
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length191.1 in197.1 in
Width75.8 in78.9 in
Height68.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.4,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested297558%
Total Not Requested215042%

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