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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: $48,900

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,850 $37,855
AWD 1,460 2,000
Class II trailer hitch 699  
Floor mats 229  
All-weather floor mats 249 75
Remote start 499  
Cargo net 49  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Polished alloy wheels   595
Second-row buckets   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
AWD 1,333 1,820
Class II trailer hitch 530  
Floor mats 139  
All-weather floor mats 145 64
Remote start 320  
Cargo net 35  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Polished alloy wheels   506
Second-row buckets   638
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 3,185 10,220
Options (change) 2,502 8,808
Destination 1,175 825
Total Price $51,210 $48,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,278
Model Year20202012
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$51,210$48,900
Adjustments for Features-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,460$48,900

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202012
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
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 
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
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 headlights$200 
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$8,605$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-540

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202012
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length194.9 in197.1 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height68.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested247559%
Total Not Requested170041%

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