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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Fusion Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Fusion Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,345

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $6,728

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,520

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $4,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderFusion
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $22,310
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $20,464
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490   1,190
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,895
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275  
Remote start 529 529 345
Sunroof 850 850  
Automatic climate control, front 375    
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,850
Heated front seats   440  
Moon and Tune Package     795
3.0L V6     1,445
Stability control     495
Rear spoiler     295
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192   1,036
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,649
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180  
Remote start 380 380 300
Sunroof 680 680  
Automatic climate control, front 300    
AWD 1,290 1,290 1,665
Heated front seats   352  
Moon and Tune Package     692
3.0L V6     1,301
Stability control     431
Rear spoiler     257
Options (change) 7,918 6,498 8,310
Options (change) 6,487 5,340 7,331
Destination 745 745 725
Total Price $38,073 $40,143 $31,345
Total Invoice $33,473 $35,366 $28,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,598
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,080
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderFusion
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6221hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$38,073$40,143$31,345
Adjustments for Features-2,130-3,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,943$36,338$31,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$33,473$35,366$28,520
Adjustments for Features-1,873-3,3520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,600$32,014$28,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$414$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderFusion
TrimSportLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,655$8,330$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$3,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,873-3,3520

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderFusion
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.4 in
Length188.4 in190.2 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height68.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,430 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.0 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.8 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 Fusion SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
221 hp@6250
205 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blue Suede Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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