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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: $36,705

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,228

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,457

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,640 $42,130 $30,670
Base Invoice $36,191 $38,465 $28,053
Floor mats 225 225  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 75
Remote start 499 499 395
Cargo net 49 49  
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,850
Navigation system     1,995
Sunroof     895
Floor mats 140 140  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 57
Remote start 310 310 343
Cargo net 32 32  
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,664
Navigation system     1,736
Sunroof     779
Options (change) 2,433 2,433 5,210
Options (change) 1,935 1,935 4,579
Destination 860 860 825
Total Price $42,933 $45,423 $36,705
Total Invoice $38,986 $41,260 $33,457

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $723
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $530
Model Year201420142009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$42,933$45,423$36,705
Adjustments for Features-5,505-7,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,428$37,868$36,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$38,986$41,260$33,457
Adjustments for Features-4,999-6,8630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,987$34,397$33,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201420142009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Intercom$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
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 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,680$12,730$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,505$7,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,999-6,8630

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142009
ModelHighlanderTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.9 in
Length191.1 in200.4 in
Width75.8 in74.5 in
Height68.1 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in41.3 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 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft321.2 ft3

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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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