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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: $39,390

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,930

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelHighlanderTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,080 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $38,419 $27,408 $28,291
Rear bumper protector 139    
Floor mats 229    
All-weather floor mats 249 75 75
Remote start 499 395 395
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,810 995 995
Cargo net 49    
AWD 1,460 1,850 1,850
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Satellite radio   195 195
Heated front seats   240  
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Power liftgate   475  
Sunroof   960 960
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   695 695
Limited Ultimate Package     825
Limited Convenience Package     255
Rear bumper protector 99    
Floor mats 139    
All-weather floor mats 145 57 57
Remote start 320 343 343
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,610 866 866
Cargo net 35    
AWD 1,333 1,665 1,664
Navigation system   1,736 1,736
Rear HVAC unit   566 566
Satellite radio   170 170
Heated front seats   209  
Obstacle detection, rear   257  
Power liftgate   413  
Sunroof   835 835
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   605 605
Limited Ultimate Package     718
Limited Convenience Package     222
Options (change) 4,435 8,820 8,890
Options (change) 3,681 7,722 7,782
Destination 995 800 800
Total Price $47,510 $39,390 $40,440
Total Invoice $43,095 $35,930 $36,873

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,135
Model Year201820082008
ModelHighlanderTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$47,510$39,390$40,440
Adjustments for Features-5,5450-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,965$39,390$39,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$85
Total Invoice$43,095$35,930$36,873
Adjustments for Features-5,0300-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,065$35,930$35,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$63

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year201820082008
ModelHighlanderTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
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
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $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
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Intercom$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $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
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Total Value of Features$9,945$4,400$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,545$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0300-880

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20182008
ModelHighlanderTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in112.9 in
Length192.5 in200.3 in
Width75.8 in74.9 in
Height68.1 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,535 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 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%
Limited Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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