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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: $3,413

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,392

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $1,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,220 $41,220 $29,775 $36,855 $42,520
Base Invoice $29,897 $37,303 $28,137 $34,829 $40,182
Floor mats 275        
Satellite radio 449        
Remote start 529        
Extra Value Package 8 3,400        
Navigation system   2,775 795 795 795
Sunroof   850 995 995 995
Package 201A     1,050    
Leather seating surfaces     1,495    
Rear spoiler     275 275  
Floor mats 180        
Satellite radio 359        
Remote start 380        
Extra Value Package 8 3,060        
Navigation system   2,301 755 755 755
Sunroof   680 945 945 945
Package 201A     999    
Leather seating surfaces     1,420    
Rear spoiler     261 261  
Options (change) 4,653 3,625 4,610 2,065 1,790
Options (change) 3,979 2,981 4,380 1,961 1,700
Destination 800 800 875 875 875
Total Price $38,673 $45,645 $35,260 $39,795 $45,185
Total Invoice $34,676 $41,084 $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: $588
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,249
Model Year20102010201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$38,673$45,645$35,260$39,795$45,185
Adjustments for Features-2,825-3,6000-2,740-5,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,848$42,045$35,260$37,055$40,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,197$0$1,795$4,810
Total Invoice$34,676$41,084$33,392$37,665$42,757
Adjustments for Features-2,533-3,2400-2,593-4,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,143$37,844$33,392$35,072$37,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,701$0$1,680$4,525

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102010201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Remote start$150 $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Curve control  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$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$25
Removable second-row console$200$200   
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Larger rear spoiler $200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass  $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
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
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Floor mats$75 $75$75$75
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-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   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals    $75
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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 
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$7,730$8,505$4,905$7,645$10,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$3,600$0$2,740$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,533-3,2400-2,593-4,840

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102017
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
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 SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25021%
Total Not Requested92579%
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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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