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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: $36,630

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,400

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $30,670
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $28,053
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275  
Remote start 529 529 395
Sunroof 850   895
Universal garage door opener 125    
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,850
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Navigation system     1,995
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180  
Remote start 380 380 343
Sunroof 680   779
Universal garage door opener 100    
AWD 1,305 1,305 1,664
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Navigation system     1,736
Options (change) 9,018 5,983 5,135
Options (change) 7,536 5,176 4,522
Destination 745 745 825
Total Price $39,023 $39,798 $36,630
Total Invoice $34,689 $35,683 $33,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $891
Model Year200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$39,023$39,798$36,630
Adjustments for Features-1,865-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,158$36,258$36,630
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0
Total Invoice$34,689$35,683$33,400
Adjustments for Features-1,658-3,1740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,031$32,509$33,400
Cost Above Minimum$522$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
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 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,355$9,030$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,658-3,1740

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092009
ModelHighlanderTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.9 in
Length188.4 in200.4 in
Width75.2 in74.5 in
Height68.1 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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