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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,630

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $4,464

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,218

Ford Focus ST   
Difference: $1,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderFocusFocus
TrimSportLimitedSTRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $25,075 $41,120
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $23,947 $39,270
Cold Weather Package 60      
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Navigation system 2,530 2,505    
Satellite radio 449 449    
Floor mats 185 275    
Sunroof 850 850   895
Heated front seats   440    
Larger rear spoiler   200    
ST3     5,680  
Cold Weather Package 48      
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Navigation system 2,118 2,099    
Satellite radio 359 359    
Floor mats 120 180    
Sunroof 680 680   850
Heated front seats   352    
Larger rear spoiler   160    
ST3     5,396  
Options (change) 5,939 4,719 5,680 895
Options (change) 4,817 3,830 5,396 850
Destination 745 745 875 875
Total Price $36,094 $38,364 $31,630 $42,890
Total Invoice $31,803 $33,856 $30,218 $40,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $946
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderFocusFocus
TrimSportLimitedSTRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6252hp I4345hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$36,094$38,364$31,630$42,890
Adjustments for Features-725-2,4000-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,369$35,964$31,630$39,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0$8,110
Total Invoice$31,803$33,856$30,218$40,995
Adjustments for Features-639-2,1180-3,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,164$31,738$30,218$37,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$574$0$7,766

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderFocusFocus
TrimSportLimitedSTRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Drift mode   $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25 
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding third row seats $600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
No-lift shift   $50
Total Value of Features$3,780$5,455$3,055$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$2,400$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-639-2,1180-3,011

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082018
ModelHighlanderFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in104.3 in
Length188.4 in171.6 in
Width75.2 in71.8 in
Height68.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.2,949 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft344.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus ST

ST3
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Carbon fiber trim200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Sunroof900Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Front sport buckets100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Cornering lights50No
HD radio50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested380068%
Total Not Requested180032%

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