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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: $49,519

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $1,711

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,864

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $4,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,200 $41,300
Base Invoice $41,268 $39,442
All-weather floor mats 249 75
AWD 1,460 2,000
Class II trailer hitch 699  
Floor mats 229  
Rear bumper protector 139 75
Remote start 499  
Cargo net 49  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 301A   2,000
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   695
Cargo cover   130
Cargo tray   100
All-weather floor mats 145 71
AWD 1,333 1,910
Class II trailer hitch 530  
Floor mats 139  
Rear bumper protector 99 71
Remote start 320  
Cargo net 35  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Adaptive cruise control   1,094
Package 301A   1,900
Polished alloy wheels   565
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Second-row buckets   660
Cargo cover   124
Cargo tray   95
Options (change) 3,324 8,985
Options (change) 2,601 8,547
Destination 995 945
Total Price $49,519 $51,230
Total Invoice $44,864 $48,934

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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: $181
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,609
Model Year20182016
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$49,519$51,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,519$49,700
Total Invoice$44,864$48,934
Adjustments for Features0-1,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,864$47,473

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
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 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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
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 
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
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 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$7,865$9,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,461

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182016
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.6 in
Length192.5 in198.3 in
Width75.8 in78.9 in
Height68.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,535 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

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