Price
Between the Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer, the Toyota Highlander has the better value - and surprisingly, the lower price point! The Toyota Highlander MSRP begins at just $31,230.* The Ford Explorer, on the other hand, starts at $32,365. That's a difference of over $1,000!
Fuel Economy
Not only does the Highlander have the lower price, but the Toyota Highlander specs can save you a ton of money at the fuel pump as well. The Ford Explorer has a standard fuel economy of 16 city mpg and 22 highway mpg. The Toyota Highlander is much more efficient with 21 city mpg and 27 highway mpg.Warranty
Our SUV comparison concludes with a quick look at the warranty plans. The Toyota Highlander trim levels have a distinct advantage over the Ford Explorer: scheduled maintenance. You'll get 2 years and 25,000 miles of services like oil changes and lubrication at no cost to you. Ford doesn't offer this package at all, so you'll have to pay out of pocket for all of those routine services.
Find Out More!
Ready to take the Toyota Highlander for a spin? Contact Elgin Toyota, near Streamwood and Schaumburg, and our experts can show you all the features in person! Still in the research stage? Check out the differences between the Toyota Highlander vs. Chevy Traverse.*MSRP excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee of $895 for Cars (Yaris, Yaris iA, 86, Corolla, Corolla iM, Camry, Camry HV, Prius LB, Prius c, Prius v, Prius Prime, Mirai, Avalon, Avalon HV), $995 for Small/Medium Trucks, SUVs and Van (C-HR, RAV4, RAV4 HV, 4Runner, Sienna, Tacoma), $1,295 for Large SUVs (Sequoia, Land Cruiser), and $1,295 for Large Trucks (Tundra). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota's charge for these services is called the "Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee" and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota's overall pricing structure. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee.) Excludes taxes, license, title and available or regionally required equipment. Actual dealer price will vary.
