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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,720

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $1,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,498

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $51

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200920092009
ModelHighlanderTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,810 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $27,421 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Extra Value Package 960      
Floor mats 106      
Heated front seats 440 240    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,770 995 995 995
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995 1,995
Cargo net 49      
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Interior Power Package   295    
Rear HVAC unit   650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Sunroof   960 960 960
Extra Value Package 864      
Floor mats 66      
Heated front seats 352 209    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,416 866 866 866
Navigation system 1,700 1,736 1,736 1,736
Cargo net 34      
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Interior Power Package   257    
Rear HVAC unit   566 566 566
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 5,325 6,625 4,600 4,600
Options (change) 4,432 5,766 4,003 4,003
Destination 645 825 825 825
Total Price $36,780 $35,720 $36,755 $37,750
Total Invoice $32,498 $32,549 $33,540 $34,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $733
Model Year2007200920092009
ModelHighlanderTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine215hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$36,780$35,720$36,755$37,750
Adjustments for Features0-860-1,210-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,780$34,860$35,545$35,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685$790
Total Invoice$32,498$32,549$33,540$34,436
Adjustments for Features0-784-1,104-1,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,498$31,765$32,436$32,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$671$755

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2007200920092009
ModelHighlanderTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40  $40
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear heater$150   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,100$4,450$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860$1,210$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-784-1,104-1,916

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20072009
ModelHighlanderTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in112.9 in
Length184.6 in200.3 in
Width71.9 in74.9 in
Height67.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.4,033 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested5011%
Total Not Requested40089%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested67584%
Total Not Requested12516%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested5011%
Total Not Requested40089%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested5011%
Total Not Requested40089%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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