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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: $52,378

Toyota Highlander Platinum   
Difference: $3,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212017
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,240 $53,235
AWD 1,460  
Floor mats 229  
Class II trailer hitch 699  
Cargo net 49  
Remote start 499  
Rear bumper protector 139 75
All-weather floor mats 249 120
Running boards 599 595
Cargo mat   100
Cargo cover   130
Second-row buckets   695
AWD 1,333  
Floor mats 139  
Class II trailer hitch 530  
Cargo net 35  
Remote start 320  
Rear bumper protector 99 71
All-weather floor mats 145 114
Running boards 399 565
Cargo mat   95
Cargo cover   124
Second-row buckets   660
Options (change) 3,923 1,715
Options (change) 3,000 1,629
Destination 1,215 945
Total Price $52,378 $55,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $172
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,002
Model Year20212017
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,378$55,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,378$52,550

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212017
ModelHighlanderExplorer
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 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
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Intercom$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$8,115$11,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,196

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212017
ModelHighlanderExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.6 in
Length194.9 in198.3 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in
Height68.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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