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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: $42,575

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $298

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,919

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,640 $42,130 $49,790 $36,855
Base Invoice $36,191 $38,465 $45,459 $34,829
Driver Technology Package 1,400      
Floor mats 225 225 225  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 90
Remote start 499 499    
Cargo net 49 49 49  
Navigation system       795
Driver Assist Package       1,995
Rear spoiler       275
Sunroof       995
Polished alloy wheels       695
Driver Technology Package 1,266      
Floor mats 140 140 140  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 86
Remote start 310 310    
Cargo net 32 32 32  
Navigation system       755
Driver Assist Package       1,895
Rear spoiler       261
Sunroof       945
Polished alloy wheels       660
Options (change) 2,373 973 474 4,845
Options (change) 1,868 602 292 4,602
Destination 860 860 860 875
Total Price $42,873 $43,963 $51,124 $42,575
Total Invoice $38,919 $39,927 $46,611 $40,306

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,749
Model Year2014201420142017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12825, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/45-20
Total Price$42,873$43,963$51,124$42,575
Adjustments for Features-1,500-2,100-3,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,373$41,863$47,549$42,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$6,176$0
Total Invoice$38,919$39,927$46,611$40,306
Adjustments for Features-1,362-1,907-3,2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,557$38,020$43,352$40,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$463$5,795$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2014201420142017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
CVT  $1000 
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start$150$150 $150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Safety key   $5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Intercom$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$8,180$8,780$10,255$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$2,100$3,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,362-1,907-3,2590

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142017
ModelHighlanderTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.9 in
Length191.1 in202.9 in
Width75.8 in76.2 in
Height68.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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