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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: $20,765

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $13,188

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,097

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $11,127

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderFocusFocus
TrimSportLimitedSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $14,508 $15,727
Leather seating surfaces 1,490   695 695
Floor mats 185 275    
Satellite radio 449 449 195 195
Universal garage door opener 125   455 455
CD changer, in-dash 320   350 350
Remote start 529 529 415 415
Sunroof 850 850 625 625
Heated front seats   440 115 115
Deluxe Package     395  
Driver's Group     415  
SYNC     395  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     385 385
Cargo mat     70 70
Leather seating surfaces 1,192   605 605
Floor mats 120 180    
Satellite radio 359 359 170 170
Universal garage door opener 100   396 396
CD changer, in-dash 240   305 305
Remote start 380 380 360 360
Sunroof 680 680 544 544
Heated front seats   352 100 100
Deluxe Package     344  
Driver's Group     361  
SYNC     344  
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335 335
Cargo mat     55 55
Options (change) 3,948 2,543 4,510 3,305
Options (change) 3,071 1,951 3,919 2,870
Destination 745 745 670 670
Total Price $33,953 $36,358 $20,765 $20,900
Total Invoice $30,224 $32,458 $19,097 $19,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,533
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,939
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderFocusFocus
TrimSportLimitedSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$33,953$36,358$20,765$20,900
Adjustments for Features-4,720-6,6700-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,233$29,688$20,765$20,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$65$0
Total Invoice$30,224$32,458$19,097$19,267
Adjustments for Features-4,202-5,9550-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,022$26,503$19,097$19,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$481$14$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderFocusFocus
TrimSportLimitedSESES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats $600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,815$7,765$1,095$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,720$6,670$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,202-5,9550-184

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20092008
ModelHighlanderFocus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in102.9 in
Length188.4 in175.0 in
Width75.2 in66.7 in
Height68.1 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.1 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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