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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: $51,250

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum   
Difference: $3,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimHybrid Limited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,880 $45,255
Floor mats 225  
Class II trailer hitch 699  
Remote start 499  
Rear bumper protector 139  
All-weather floor mats 249 120
Running boards 599 595
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
Cargo mat   100
Cargo cover   130
Second-row buckets   695
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
3.3L V6 Hybrid   0
AWD   2,150
Polished alloy wheels   595
Floor mats 140  
Class II trailer hitch 530  
Remote start 320  
Rear bumper protector 99  
All-weather floor mats 145 114
Running boards 375 565
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
Cargo mat   95
Cargo cover   124
Second-row buckets   660
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
3.3L V6 Hybrid   0
AWD   2,054
Polished alloy wheels   565
Options (change) 2,410 7,770
Options (change) 1,609 7,392
Destination 960 1,245
Total Price $51,250 $54,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,913
Model Year20172021
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimHybrid Limited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine257hp V6 H285hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTT10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/28 MPG23/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/55-20
Total Price$51,250$54,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,250$52,600

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172021
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimHybrid Limited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection$50 
Perimeter scan$25 
Rearview camera $200
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 tray$40 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Intercom$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
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
Total Value of Features$7,140$8,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-266

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172021
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in119.1 in
Length192.5 in198.8 in
Width75.8 in78.9 in
Height68.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,825 lb.5,149 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested165096%
Total Not Requested754%
3.3L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
285 hp@6500
260 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
285 hp@6500
260 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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