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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $9,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $8,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,040 $39,640 $47,300 $42,130 $49,790 $22,980
Base Invoice $32,905 $36,191 $43,185 $38,465 $45,459 $21,127
Floor mats 225 225 225 225 225  
Safety and Security Package           995
Preferred Equipment Group           1,735
Sunroof           895
Heated mirrors           35
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140  
Safety and Security Package           886
Preferred Equipment Group           1,544
Sunroof           797
Heated mirrors           31
Options (change) 225 225 225 225 225 3,660
Options (change) 140 140 140 140 140 3,258
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 685
Total Price $37,125 $40,725 $48,385 $43,215 $50,875 $27,325
Total Invoice $33,905 $37,191 $44,185 $39,465 $46,459 $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: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,520
Model Year201420142014201420142006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H153hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6CVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19215/60-16
Total Price$37,125$40,725$48,385$43,215$50,875$27,325
Adjustments for Features-6,915-8,340-9,965-10,390-12,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,210$32,385$38,420$32,825$38,860$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$8,210$2,615$8,650$0
Total Invoice$33,905$37,191$44,185$39,465$46,459$25,070
Adjustments for Features-6,315-7,616-9,100-9,488-10,9720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,590$29,575$35,085$29,977$35,487$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,985$7,495$2,387$7,897$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201420142014201420142006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100  
CVT  $1000 $1000 
4-speed automatic     $800
FWD$0$0 $0 $0
AWD  $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 $75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    $350
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$10,190$11,615$13,240$13,665$15,290$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,915$8,340$9,965$10,390$12,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,315-7,616-9,100-9,488-10,9720

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142006
ModelHighlanderTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in108.5 in
Length191.1 in197.6 in
Width75.8 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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