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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: $40,290

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,845

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,915 $43,530 $50,485 $32,155
Base Invoice $37,356 $39,744 $46,094 $29,635
Driver Technology Package 1,525      
Floor mats 225 225 225  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 75
Remote start 499 499   425
Cargo net 49 49 49  
Navigation system       1,850
Adaptive cruise control       1,195
Sunroof       995
Package 303A       2,800
Driver Technology Package 1,378      
Floor mats 140 140 140  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 65
Remote start 310 310   398
Cargo net 32 32 32  
Navigation system       1,610
Adaptive cruise control       1,040
Sunroof       866
Package 303A       2,436
Options (change) 2,498 973 474 7,340
Options (change) 1,980 602 292 6,415
Destination 900 900 900 795
Total Price $44,313 $45,403 $51,859 $40,290
Total Invoice $40,236 $41,246 $47,286 $36,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $288
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $0
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12825, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19255/45-19
Total Price$44,313$45,403$51,859$40,290
Adjustments for Features-3,735-4,435-5,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,578$40,968$46,074$40,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$5,496$0
Total Invoice$40,236$41,246$47,286$36,845
Adjustments for Features-3,391-4,029-5,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,845$37,217$42,011$36,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$372$5,166$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2016201620162012
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 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start$150$150 $150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Safety key   $5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
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 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$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   
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Intercom$25$25$25 
Media drive   $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
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 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,955$8,655$10,005$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,735$4,435$5,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,391-4,029-5,2750

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162012
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.4,016 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 system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested102540%

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