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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: $35,260

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,048

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $29,775 $36,855 $42,520
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $28,137 $34,829 $40,182
Side curtain airbags 650        
Value Package 560        
Floor mats 106 106      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 795 795 795
Leather seating surfaces 1,400   1,495    
Heated front seats 440        
Cargo net 49 49      
Package 201A     1,050    
Rear spoiler     275 275  
Sunroof     995 995 995
Side curtain airbags 559        
Value Package 504        
Floor mats 66 66      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 755 755 755
Leather seating surfaces 1,120   1,420    
Heated front seats 352        
Cargo net 34 34      
Package 201A     999    
Rear spoiler     261 261  
Sunroof     945 945 945
Options (change) 5,205 2,155 4,610 2,065 1,790
Options (change) 4,335 1,800 4,380 1,961 1,700
Destination 605 605 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $36,270 $38,050 $35,260 $39,795 $45,185
Total Invoice $32,048 $33,749 $33,392 $37,665 $42,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $998
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5CVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$36,270$38,050$35,260$39,795$45,185
Adjustments for Features0-325-365-2,855-5,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,270$37,725$34,895$36,940$40,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$2,045$5,135
Total Invoice$32,048$33,749$33,392$37,665$42,757
Adjustments for Features0-288-346-2,702-4,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,048$33,461$33,046$34,963$37,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0$1,917$4,833

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Curve control  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear heater$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Cassette player$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Spotter mirror(s)  $50  
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,740$5,065$5,105$7,595$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$365$2,855$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-288-346-2,702-4,878

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062017
ModelHighlanderTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in112.9 in
Length184.6 in202.9 in
Width71.9 in76.2 in
Height67.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1175100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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