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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: $36,235

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,339

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,057

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,950 $30,670
Base Invoice $34,649 $28,053
Floor mats 280  
Cargo net 49  
AWD 1,450 1,850
Navigation system   1,995
Sunroof   895
Floor mats 175  
Cargo net 32  
AWD 1,325 1,664
Navigation system   1,736
Sunroof   779
Options (change) 1,779 4,740
Options (change) 1,532 4,179
Destination 845 825
Total Price $40,574 $36,235
Total Invoice $37,026 $33,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $984
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $907
Model Year20132009
ModelHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$40,574$36,235
Adjustments for Features-3,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,219$36,235
Total Invoice$37,026$33,057
Adjustments for Features-3,0620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,964$33,057

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132009
ModelHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Conversation mirror$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$8,680$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0620

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132009
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 Weight4,266 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus specs.

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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