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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: $33,620

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,969

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201420142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,810 $34,610 $29,080 $34,280 $39,980
Base Invoice $27,421 $31,007 $26,827 $31,624 $36,882
Extra Value Package 960 1,830      
Floor mats 106 106      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 795 795 795
Heated front seats 440        
Cargo net 49 49      
Package 201A     1,150    
Leather seating surfaces     1,495    
Rear spoiler     275 275  
Extra Value Package 864 1,647      
Floor mats 66 66      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 710 710 710
Heated front seats 352        
Cargo net 34 34      
Package 201A     1,027    
Leather seating surfaces     1,335    
Rear spoiler     245 245  
Options (change) 3,555 3,985 3,715 1,070 795
Options (change) 3,016 3,447 3,317 955 710
Destination 645 645 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $35,010 $36,640 $33,620 $36,175 $41,600
Total Invoice $31,082 $32,499 $30,969 $33,404 $38,417

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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: $430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $739
Model Year20072007201420142014
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)225/65-17225/65-17235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$35,010$36,640$33,620$36,175$41,600
Adjustments for Features-960-2600-1,265-3,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,050$36,380$33,620$34,910$37,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,330$0$1,290$4,215
Total Invoice$31,082$32,499$30,969$33,404$38,417
Adjustments for Features-852-2310-1,168-3,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,230$32,268$30,969$32,236$34,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,038$0$1,267$3,971

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072007201420142014
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 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt steering wheel, power   $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
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
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear heater$150    
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
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
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
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$50$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    
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    
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,215$4,515$4,255$5,520$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$260$0$1,265$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments-852-2310-1,168-3,477

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072014
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

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1275100%
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
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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