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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mercury Grand Marquis Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,610

Mercury Grand Marquis LS   
Difference: $1,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,426

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $186

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Model Year2008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGrand Marquis
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $40,450 $28,325
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $36,202 $26,639
Cold Weather Package 60      
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Floor mats 185 275    
Universal garage door opener 125      
Automatic climate control, front 375   375  
Sunroof 850 850 850 1,025
Heated front seats   440   295
Front side airbags       395
CD changer, in-dash       695
Cold Weather Package 48      
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Floor mats 120 180    
Universal garage door opener 100      
Automatic climate control, front 300   300  
Sunroof 680 680 680 892
Heated front seats   352   257
Front side airbags       344
CD changer, in-dash       605
Options (change) 3,085 1,565 1,225 2,410
Options (change) 2,440 1,212 980 2,098
Destination 745 745 745 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $33,240 $35,210 $39,820 $31,610
Total Invoice $29,426 $31,238 $35,327 $29,612

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,245
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGrand Marquis
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H224hp V8
TransmissionT5T5CVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/60-17
Total Price$33,240$35,210$39,820$31,610
Adjustments for Features-3,455-5,030-6,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,785$30,180$32,840$31,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$3,055$0
Total Invoice$29,426$31,238$35,327$29,612
Adjustments for Features-3,059-4,463-6,1920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,367$26,775$29,135$29,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$408$2,768$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderGrand Marquis
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate  $350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 $200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Cornering lights   $50
Tachometer$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Whitewall tires   $0
Total Value of Features$5,580$7,155$9,105$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$5,030$6,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,059-4,463-6,1920

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mercury Grand Marquis

Model Year20082008
ModelHighlanderGrand Marquis
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in114.6 in
Length188.4 in212.0 in
Width75.2 in78.3 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.4,136 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in60.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in60.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft320.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Mercury Grand Marquis LS

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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