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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,905

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,086

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,221

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $27,620
Base Invoice $27,108 $25,388
Side curtain airbags 650  
Floor mats 106  
Heated front seats 440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,400  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,770 995
Value Package 560  
Navigation system 2,000 1,995
Stability control   495
Side curtain airbags 559  
Floor mats 66  
Heated front seats 352  
Leather seating surfaces 1,120  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,416 866
Value Package 504  
Navigation system 1,700 1,736
Stability control   431
Options (change) 6,926 3,485
Options (change) 5,717 3,033
Destination 605 800
Total Price $37,991 $31,905
Total Invoice $33,430 $29,221

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,836
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,229
Model Year20062008
ModelHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$37,991$31,905
Adjustments for Features-2,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,741$31,905
Total Invoice$33,430$29,221
Adjustments for Features-1,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,450$29,221

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062008
ModelHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear heater$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,850$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9800

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062008
ModelHighlanderTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in112.9 in
Length184.6 in200.4 in
Width71.9 in74.5 in
Height67.9 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		10.5 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		39.7 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.6 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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