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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: $36,175

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,838

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,404

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,070 $41,020 $34,280 $39,980
Base Invoice $29,762 $36,712 $31,624 $36,882
Navigation system 2,505 2,655 795 795
Floor mats 275      
Remote start 529      
Satellite radio 449      
Heated front seats 440      
Rear spoiler     275  
Navigation system 2,099 2,211 710 710
Floor mats 180      
Remote start 380      
Satellite radio 359      
Heated front seats 352      
Rear spoiler     245  
Options (change) 4,198 2,655 1,070 795
Options (change) 3,370 2,211 955 710
Destination 745 745 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $38,013 $41,820 $36,175 $41,600
Total Invoice $33,877 $37,068 $33,404 $38,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $978
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $293
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$38,013$41,820$36,175$41,600
Adjustments for Features-860-2,4850-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,153$39,335$36,175$39,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,182$0$2,850
Total Invoice$33,877$37,068$33,404$38,417
Adjustments for Features-766-2,2030-2,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,111$34,865$33,404$36,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,754$0$2,635

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate $350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start$150 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$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 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
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$5,705$7,330$4,845$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$2,485$0$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-766-2,2030-2,378

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092014
ModelHighlanderTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.9 in
Length188.4 in202.9 in
Width75.2 in76.2 in
Height68.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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