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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: $43,565

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimXLELimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,600 $43,650 $30,200 $32,515
Class II trailer hitch 699 699    
Floor mats 229 229    
Running boards 599 599    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,810 1,810 1,295 1,295
AWD 1,460 1,460    
Third-row seat     845 845
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Rear HVAC unit     650 650
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795 795
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Class II trailer hitch 530 530    
Floor mats 139 139    
Running boards 399 399    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,610 1,610 1,101 1,101
AWD 1,333 1,333    
Third-row seat     718 718
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Rear HVAC unit     553 553
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676 676
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 4,797 4,797 12,720 11,020
Options (change) 4,011 4,011 10,951 9,506
Destination 1,175 1,175 645 645
Total Price $45,572 $49,622 $43,565 $44,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,473
Model Year2020202020062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimXLELimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6295hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8T8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$45,572$49,622$43,565$44,180
Adjustments for Features-4,390-5,21500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,182$44,407$43,565$44,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,225$0$615

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2020202020062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimXLELimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Intercom$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,265$11,090$5,875$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,390$5,215$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-500-54500

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202006
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in113.7 in
Length194.9 in193.4 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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