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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: $40,730

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,491

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,431

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurusTaurus
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,200 $48,280 $33,100 $39,300
Base Invoice $41,268 $44,080 $30,535 $36,254
Floor mats 229 229    
All-weather floor mats 249 249 75 75
Remote start 499 499    
Cargo net 49 49    
Adaptive cruise control     1,195 1,195
Package 302A / 402A     3,500 3,000
Navigation system     795 795
Sunroof     995 995
Rear spoiler     275  
Floor mats 139 139    
All-weather floor mats 145 145 67 67
Remote start 320 320    
Cargo net 35 35    
Adaptive cruise control     1,067 1,067
Package 302A / 402A     3,124 2,678
Navigation system     710 710
Sunroof     888 888
Rear spoiler     245  
Options (change) 1,026 1,026 6,835 6,060
Options (change) 639 639 6,101 5,410
Destination 995 995 795 795
Total Price $47,221 $50,301 $40,730 $46,155
Total Invoice $42,902 $45,714 $37,431 $42,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,587
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurusTaurus
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$47,221$50,301$40,730$46,155
Adjustments for Features-4,275-5,6250-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,946$44,676$40,730$43,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$3,050
Total Invoice$42,902$45,714$37,431$42,459
Adjustments for Features-3,884-5,1120-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,018$40,602$37,431$40,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,584$0$2,843

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurusTaurus
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$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$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Perimeter scan$25$25  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$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$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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Intercom$25$25  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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  
Metal pedals   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,880$11,230$5,605$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$5,625$0$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,884-5,1120-2,185

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182013
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185053%
Total Not Requested162547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160055%
Total Not Requested132545%

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