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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: $45,295

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $2,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedPlatinumSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,650 $46,850 $38,155
Cargo net 49 49  
Floor mats 229 229  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 75
Remote start 499 499 425
AWD 1,460 1,460  
Adaptive cruise control     1,195
Package 402A     3,100
Navigation system     1,550
Cargo net 35 35  
Floor mats 139 139  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 65
Remote start 320 320 398
AWD 1,333 1,333  
Adaptive cruise control     1,040
Package 402A     2,697
Navigation system     1,349
Options (change) 2,486 2,486 6,345
Options (change) 1,972 1,972 5,549
Destination 1,175 1,175 795
Total Price $47,311 $50,511 $45,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,580
Model Year202020202011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedPlatinumSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20255/45-19
Total Price$47,311$50,511$45,295
Adjustments for Features-4,210-5,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,101$44,926$45,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year202020202011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTaurus
TrimLimitedPlatinumSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Perimeter scan $25 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key  $5
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
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 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Intercom$25$25 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $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 
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 
Heated second row seats $200$200
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,880$12,255$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,210$5,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-280-3480

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20202011
ModelHighlanderTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.9 in
Length194.9 in202.9 in
Width76.0 in76.2 in
Height68.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft320.1 ft3

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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%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested220070%
Total Not Requested95030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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