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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: $38,335

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $4,493

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,881

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $4,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelHighlanderTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,595 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $32,498 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Navigation system 2,650 1,995 1,995 1,995
Bodyside moldings 199      
Floor mats 315      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760 995 995 995
Cargo net 49      
AWD 1,450 1,850 1,850 1,850
Interior Convenience Group   595    
Interior Power Package   295    
Rear HVAC unit   650 650 650
Second-row high console   95 95  
Satellite radio   195    
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Power liftgate   475 475 475
Sunroof   960 960 960
Navigation system 2,359 1,736 1,736 1,736
Bodyside moldings 125      
Floor mats 200      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566 866 866 866
Cargo net 34      
AWD 1,324 1,666 1,666 1,665
Interior Convenience Group   518    
Interior Power Package   257    
Rear HVAC unit   566 566 566
Second-row high console   83 83  
Satellite radio   170    
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Power liftgate   413 413 413
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 6,423 9,240 7,020 6,925
Options (change) 5,608 8,098 6,165 6,081
Destination 810 825 825 825
Total Price $42,828 $38,335 $39,175 $40,075
Total Invoice $38,916 $34,881 $35,702 $36,514

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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: $2,963
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,645
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelHighlanderTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$42,828$38,335$39,175$40,075
Adjustments for Features-1,5300-175-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,298$38,335$39,000$39,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$665$975
Total Invoice$38,916$34,881$35,702$36,514
Adjustments for Features-1,3900-159-697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,526$34,881$35,543$35,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$662$936

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelHighlanderTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Removable second-row console$200   
Second-row high console $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
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
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Stowable center seat, second row$150   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$6,430$4,900$5,075$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$0$175$765
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3900-159-697

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20112009
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 Weight4,266 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
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 Group
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%

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