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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: $39,124

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $671

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,701

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,950 $46,370 $36,855 $42,520
Base Invoice $34,649 $42,428 $34,829 $40,182
Floor mats 280 280    
Cargo net 49 49    
Navigation system     795 795
Rear spoiler     275  
Sunroof     995 995
Floor mats 175 175    
Cargo net 32 32    
Navigation system     755 755
Rear spoiler     261  
Sunroof     945 945
Options (change) 329 329 2,065 1,790
Options (change) 207 207 1,961 1,700
Destination 845 845 875 875
Total Price $39,124 $47,544 $39,795 $45,185
Total Invoice $35,701 $43,480 $37,665 $42,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $421
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,727
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurusTaurus
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp 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)245/55-19245/55-19255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$39,124$47,544$39,795$45,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-250-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,124$45,694$39,545$42,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,570$0$3,015
Total Invoice$35,701$43,480$37,665$42,757
Adjustments for Features0-1,692-237-2,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,701$41,788$37,428$40,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,087$0$2,845

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2013201320172017
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $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
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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
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  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second 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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,080$7,930$6,330$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$250$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,692-237-2,484

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132017
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 Weight3,947 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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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