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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: $52,329

Toyota Highlander Platinum   
Difference: $1,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,240 $45,950 $53,940
AWD 1,460    
Floor mats 229    
Class II trailer hitch 699    
Remote start 499    
Rear bumper protector 139    
All-weather floor mats 249 120 120
Running boards 599 595 595
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Second-row buckets   695 695
Cargo cover   130 130
Cargo mat   100 100
AWD 1,333    
Floor mats 139    
Class II trailer hitch 530    
Remote start 320    
Rear bumper protector 99    
All-weather floor mats 145 114 114
Running boards 399 565 565
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Second-row buckets   660 660
Cargo cover   124 124
Cargo mat   95 95
Options (change) 3,874 7,210 1,640
Options (change) 2,965 6,849 1,558
Destination 1,215 995 995
Total Price $52,329 $54,155 $56,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $801
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,593
Model Year202120182018
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,329$54,155$56,575
Adjustments for Features0-970-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,329$53,185$53,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202120182018
ModelHighlanderExplorerExplorer
TrimPlatinumSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$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$50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection$50  
Perimeter scan$25  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Intercom$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$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$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$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$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,115$9,085$11,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$970$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-927-3,292

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212018
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 Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested270074%
Total Not Requested94026%

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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