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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,325 Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| Difference: $6,844 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070 Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| Difference: $6,052 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Taurus |
| Trim | SE | Limited | Hybrid | Hybrid Limited | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,845 | $35,745 | $38,715 | $44,370 | $22,980 |
| Base Invoice | $29,987 | $32,635 | $35,617 | $40,598 | $21,127 |
| Bodyside moldings | 199 | 199 | 199 | 199 | |
| Floor mats | 315 | 315 | 315 | 315 | |
| Leather Package | 2,305 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | 60 | ||||
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | ||||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | ||||
| Sunroof | 895 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | 35 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 | |
| Floor mats | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | |
| Leather Package | 2,121 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | 53 | ||||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | ||||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | ||||
| Sunroof | 797 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | 31 | ||||
| Options (change) | 514 | 514 | 2,879 | 514 | 3,660 |
| Options (change) | 325 | 325 | 2,499 | 325 | 3,258 |
| Destination | 810 | 810 | 810 | 810 | 685 |
| Total Price | $34,169 | $37,069 | $42,404 | $45,694 | $27,325 |
| Total Invoice | $31,122 | $33,770 | $38,926 | $41,733 | $25,070 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,804 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,461 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Taurus |
| Trim | SE | Limited | Hybrid | Hybrid Limited | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 187hp I4 | 270hp V6 | 245hp V6 H | 245hp V6 H | 153hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T5 | CVT | CVT | A4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 245/55-19 | 245/65-17 | 245/55-19 | 215/60-16 |
| Total Price | $34,169 | $37,069 | $42,404 | $45,694 | $27,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,040 | -5,915 | -6,415 | -7,740 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,129 | $31,154 | $35,989 | $37,954 | $27,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,025 | $6,860 | $8,825 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $31,122 | $33,770 | $38,926 | $41,733 | $25,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,591 | -5,389 | -5,889 | -7,069 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,531 | $28,381 | $33,037 | $34,664 | $25,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,850 | $6,506 | $8,133 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Highlander | Taurus |
| Trim | SE | Limited | Hybrid | Hybrid Limited | SEL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Removable second-row console | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Stowable center seat, second row | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,040 | $7,915 | $8,415 | $9,740 | $2,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,040 | $5,915 | $6,415 | $7,740 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,591 | -5,389 | -5,889 | -7,069 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Highlander | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 108.5 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 197.6 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,947 lb. | 3,344 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.5 in | 56.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.5 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.3 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 36.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 42.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 29.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 23% |
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