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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: $42,940

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,819

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,250

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,080 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $38,419 $27,273 $30,178
Class II trailer hitch 699    
Running boards 599    
Floor mats 229    
Rear bumper protector 139    
All-weather floor mats 249 55 55
Remote start 499 385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,810 1,295 1,295
AWD 1,460 2,320 2,325
Third-row seat   875 375
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Class II trailer hitch 530    
Running boards 399    
Floor mats 139    
Rear bumper protector 99    
All-weather floor mats 145 47 47
Remote start 320 326 326
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,610 1,101 1,101
AWD 1,333 2,111 2,117
Third-row seat   744 319
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 5,684 12,910 10,010
Options (change) 4,575 11,192 8,729
Destination 995 785 785
Total Price $48,759 $42,940 $43,190
Total Invoice $43,989 $39,250 $39,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $211
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $701
Model Year201820082008
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$48,759$42,940$43,190
Adjustments for Features-6,0300-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,729$42,940$42,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$43,989$39,250$39,692
Adjustments for Features-5,4400-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,549$39,250$39,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$212

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820082008
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Intercom$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$10,855$4,825$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,030$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4400-230

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.7 in
Length192.5 in193.4 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,535 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 Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
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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