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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: $4,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,306

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,800 $47,880 $36,855
Base Invoice $40,903 $43,715 $34,829
Floor mats 225 225  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 90
Remote start 499 499  
Cargo net 49 49  
Navigation system     795
Driver Assist Package     1,995
Rear spoiler     275
Sunroof     995
Polished alloy wheels     695
Floor mats 140 140  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 86
Remote start 320 320  
Cargo net 35 35  
Navigation system     755
Driver Assist Package     1,895
Rear spoiler     261
Sunroof     945
Polished alloy wheels     660
Options (change) 1,022 1,022 4,845
Options (change) 640 640 4,602
Destination 960 960 875
Total Price $46,782 $49,862 $42,575
Total Invoice $42,503 $45,315 $40,306

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $632
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,051
Model Year201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H288hp V6
TransmissionT8CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/45-20
Total Price$46,782$49,862$42,575
Adjustments for Features-3,575-4,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,207$44,937$42,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0
Total Invoice$42,503$45,315$40,306
Adjustments for Features-3,248-4,4760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,255$40,839$40,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,584$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201720172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Perimeter scan$25$25 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Intercom$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Tachometer$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$9,480$10,830$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$4,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,248-4,4760

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172017
ModelHighlanderTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in112.9 in
Length192.5 in202.9 in
Width75.8 in76.2 in
Height68.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,166 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
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, front150Yes
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-based200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

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