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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: $40,295

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $4,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,578

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $4,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200920092009
ModelHighlanderTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,640 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $36,191 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Rear bumper protector 129      
Floor mats 225      
All-weather floor mats 200 75 75 75
Remote start 499 395 395 395
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,810 995 995 995
Cargo net 49      
AWD 1,460 1,850 1,850 1,850
Interior Power Package   295    
Interior Convenience Group   595    
SYNC   395    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Rear HVAC unit   650 650 650
Satellite radio   195    
Heated front seats   240    
Leather seating surfaces   895    
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295  
Power liftgate   475 475 475
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   895 695 695
Sunroof   960 960 960
Rear bumper protector 89      
Floor mats 140      
All-weather floor mats 120 57 57 57
Remote start 310 343 343 343
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,610 866 866 866
Cargo net 32      
AWD 1,333 1,666 1,666 1,665
Interior Power Package   257    
Interior Convenience Group   518    
SYNC   344    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Rear HVAC unit   566 566 566
Satellite radio   170    
Heated front seats   209    
Leather seating surfaces   779    
Obstacle detection, rear   257 257  
Power liftgate   413 413 413
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   779 605 605
Sunroof   835 835 835
Options (change) 4,372 11,200 8,385 8,090
Options (change) 3,634 9,795 7,344 7,086
Destination 860 825 825 825
Total Price $44,872 $40,295 $40,540 $41,240
Total Invoice $40,685 $36,578 $36,881 $37,519

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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: $1,282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,119
Model Year2014200920092009
ModelHighlanderTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$44,872$40,295$40,540$41,240
Adjustments for Features-3,29500-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,577$40,295$40,540$40,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$245$305
Total Invoice$40,685$36,578$36,881$37,519
Adjustments for Features-2,98800-582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,697$36,578$36,881$36,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$303$359

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2014200920092009
ModelHighlanderTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
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   
Sunshades, second row$125   
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$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40  $40
Cargo tray$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
Intercom$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
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  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$7,695$4,400$4,400$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,295$0$0$640
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,98800-582

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20142009
ModelHighlanderTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in112.9 in
Length191.1 in200.3 in
Width75.8 in74.9 in
Height68.1 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 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%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
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%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested17588%
Total Not Requested2512%

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%

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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