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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: $37,465

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $4,463

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,182

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $2,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSportLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Third-row seat 1,090        
Leather seating surfaces 1,490   895    
Cold Weather Package 60        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 585 585      
Automatic climate control, front 375        
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,995 1,995 1,995
Floor mats 185 275      
Satellite radio 449 449 195 195 195
Remote start 529 529 395 395 395
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,780 1,780 995 995 995
Sunroof 850 850 960 960 960
Power liftgate 400 400 475 475  
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,850 1,850 1,850
Heated front seats   440 240 240  
Interior Convenience Package     595    
Interior Power Package     295    
Rear HVAC unit     650 650 650
Second-row high console     95 95  
Limited Ultimate Package         825
Third-row seat 872        
Leather seating surfaces 1,192   779    
Cold Weather Package 48        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 468 468      
Automatic climate control, front 300        
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,736 1,736 1,736
Floor mats 120 180      
Satellite radio 359 359 170 170 170
Remote start 380 380 343 343 343
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,424 1,424 866 866 866
Sunroof 680 680 835 835 835
Power liftgate 320 320 413 413  
AWD 1,290 1,290 1,665 1,665 1,664
Heated front seats   352 209 209  
Interior Convenience Package     518    
Interior Power Package     257    
Rear HVAC unit     566 566 566
Second-row high console     83 83  
Limited Ultimate Package         718
Options (change) 11,773 9,263 9,635 7,850 7,865
Options (change) 9,571 7,552 8,440 6,886 6,898
Destination 745 745 800 800 800
Total Price $41,928 $42,908 $37,465 $38,420 $39,415
Total Invoice $36,557 $37,578 $34,182 $35,094 $35,989

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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: $3,723
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,730
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSportLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$41,928$42,908$37,465$38,420$39,415
Adjustments for Features-740-1,6150-25-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,188$41,293$37,465$38,395$38,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0$930$1,275
Total Invoice$36,557$37,578$34,182$35,094$35,989
Adjustments for Features-645-1,4140-23-616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,912$36,164$34,182$35,071$35,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$252$0$889$1,191

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSportLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Proximity key $250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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   
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200$200   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200   
Second-row high console  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler$200    
Rear spoiler $200   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding passenger seat  $150$150$150
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100   
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150   
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$5,990$6,865$5,250$5,275$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$1,615$0$25$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-645-1,4140-23-616

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20082008
ModelHighlanderTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in112.9 in
Length188.4 in200.3 in
Width75.2 in74.9 in
Height68.1 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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