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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: $51,175

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202014
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimPlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,850 $41,675
AWD 1,460  
All-weather floor mats 249 75
Class II trailer hitch 699  
Cargo net 49  
Floor mats 229  
Rear bumper protector 139 85
Remote start 499  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 401A   4,130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Second-row buckets   750
Cargo cover   135
Cargo tray   115
AWD 1,333  
All-weather floor mats 145 66
Class II trailer hitch 530  
Cargo net 35  
Floor mats 139  
Rear bumper protector 99 74
Remote start 320  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Package 401A   3,604
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Second-row buckets   655
Cargo cover   118
Cargo tray   99
Options (change) 3,324 8,605
Options (change) 2,601 7,509
Destination 1,175 895
Total Price $51,349 $51,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,629
Model Year20202014
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimPlatinumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$51,349$51,175
Adjustments for Features-1,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,464$51,175

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202014
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimPlatinumSport
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
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
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 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,090$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1390

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202014
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.4,921 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 Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested52516%

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