Toyota Highlander vs Ford Explorer - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
Ashburn, VA
| Vehicle | 2026 Toyota Highlander XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | 2026 Ford Explorer Active 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 10A) | No selected vehicle | No selected vehicle |
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| Section Title | Pricing | Pricing | ||
| Starting MSRP | $46,765 | $40,025 | ||
| Average Price Paid | $45,234 | $38,145 | ||
| Invoice | $42,826 | $38,492 | ||
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| Section Title | Edmunds Rating | Edmunds Rating | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.7 /10 | 7.1 /10 | ||
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| Section Title | Consumer Rating | Consumer Rating | ||
| Overall consumer rating | 3.6 / 5 stars | 3.4 / 5 stars | ||
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| Section Title | Warranty | Warranty | ||
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | ||
| Roadside Assistance | 2 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features | ||
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | ||
| Navigation | standard | standard | ||
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | ||
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | ||
| Cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Parking assistance | standard | |||
| Upholstery | leatherette | premium cloth | ||
| Heated seats | standard | optional | ||
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | ||||
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | ||
| Sunroof | standard | optional | ||
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
| Country of final assembly | United States | United States | ||
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive | ||
| Engine power | 265 hp @ 6,000 rpm | 300 hp @ 5,500 rpm | ||
| Engine torque | 310 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm | ||
| Engine displacement | 2.4 l | 2.3 l | ||
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | ||
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed automatic | ||
| Tire size | 235/65R18 | 255/65R18 | ||
| Wheel size | - | - | ||
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | ||
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | ||
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 21 / 28 / 24 MPG | 20 / 29 / 24 MPG | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 17.9 gal. | ||
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 376 / 501 miles | 358 / 519 miles | ||
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | ||
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | ||
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft. | N/A | ||
| Curb weight | 4,376 lb. | - | ||
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 in. | 7.9 in. | ||
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | 89.3 in. | ||
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 76.0 in. | 78.9 in. | ||
| Height | 68.1 in. | 69.9 in. | ||
| Length | 194.9 in. | 198.8 in. | ||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in. | 119.1 in. | ||
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 6 | ||
| Cargo Space | 16.0 cu. ft. | 16.3 cu. ft. | ||
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 48.4 cu. ft. | - | ||
| Front Head Room | 39.6 in. | 40.7 in. | ||
| Front Leg Room | 42.0 in. | 43.0 in. | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.0 in. | 61.8 in. | ||
| Rear Head Room | 39.4 in. | 40.5 in. | ||
| Rear Leg Room | 38.7 in. | 39.0 in. | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.4 in. | 61.9 in. | ||
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
| True Cost to Own® | Not Available | $52,575 | ||
| Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | $0.7 | ||
| Depreciation | Not Available | $23,047 | ||
| Financing | Not Available | $7,891 | ||
| Taxes & Fees | Not Available | $2,006 | ||
| Fuel | Not Available | $9,922 | ||
| Insurance | Not Available | $3,979 | ||
| Maintenance | Not Available | $4,699 | ||
| Repairs | Not Available | $1,031 | ||
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
| Interior | Black, leatherette Graphite, leatherette | Space Gray, leatherette Dark Space Gray, leatherette Dark Space Gray, premium cloth | ||
| Exterior | Ruby Flare Pearl Wind Chill Pearl Blueprint Midnight Black Metallic Heavy Metal | Carbonized Gray Metallic Agate Black Metallic Star White Metallic Tri-Coat Oxford White (Fleet) Vapor Blue Metallic Space White Metallic |
