2019 Ford Explorer vs 2019 Toyota Highlander

2019 Ford Explorer

2019 Toyota Highlander

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Base 4WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Explorer Base 4WD	16	22	$33,479	$34,515
Explorer Base FWD	17	24	$31,394	$32,365
Explorer Limited 4WD	18	25	$43,118	$44,915
Explorer Limited FWD	19	27	$41,054	$42,765
Explorer Platinum 4WD	16	22	$51,998	$54,165
Explorer Sport 4WD	16	22	$44,760	$46,625
Explorer XLT 4WD	16	22	$35,088	$36,550
Explorer XLT FWD	17	24	$33,024	$34,400

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Hybrid LE V6 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander Hybrid LE V6 AWD	30	28	$34,256	$37,520
Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum V6 AWD	29	27	$44,903	$49,180
Highlander Hybrid Limited V6 AWD	29	27	$42,053	$46,060
Highlander Hybrid XLE V6 AWD	29	27	$38,877	$42,580
Highlander LE I4 FWD	20	24	$29,060	$31,830
Highlander LE Plus V6 AWD	20	27	$34,893	$38,220
Highlander LE Plus V6 FWD	21	27	$33,561	$36,760
Highlander LE V6 AWD	19	26	$32,265	$35,340
Highlander LE V6 FWD	20	27	$30,932	$33,880
Highlander Limited Platinum V6 AWD	20	26	$43,378	$47,510
Highlander Limited Platinum V6 FWD	21	27	$42,045	$46,050
Highlander Limited V6 AWD	20	26	$40,529	$44,390
Highlander Limited V6 FWD	21	27	$39,196	$42,930
Highlander SE V6 AWD	20	26	$38,711	$42,400
Highlander SE V6 FWD	21	27	$37,378	$40,940
Highlander XLE V6 AWD	20	26	$37,598	$41,180
Highlander XLE V6 FWD	21	27	$36,264	$39,720

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,479

$34,256

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,515

$37,520

Monthly Payment Estimate

$575 / month

$625 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.8

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Ford Explorer has many virtues, but its replacement can’t come soon enough.

The 2019 Toyota Highlander delivers safety, features, comfort, and efficiency in a family-friendly package.

TCC Likes

Lots of cargo space
Solid infotainment system
Explorer Sport is genuinely entertaining

Comfortable cabin
Strong V-6
Miserly hybrid

TCC Dislikes

Concerning safety record
Turbo models guzzle fuel
Poor outward vision

Not pretty
Weak base 4-cylinder
No Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

40.7

45.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

151.7

144.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

44.2

Third Head Room (in)

37.8

35.9

Front Hip Room (in)

57.3

57.2

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

Second Leg Room (in)

39.5

38.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

41.4

40.7

Second Hip Room (in)

56.8

57.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

59.3

Third Leg Room (in)

27.7

Second Head Room (in)

40.6

39.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.3

Length, Overall (in)

198.3

192.5

Height, Overall (in)

68.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

112.8

109.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.9

75.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

13.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.8

42.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

80.7

83.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.6

17.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.9

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P245/60SR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P245/60SR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4629

4398

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

540

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

175

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 4000

215 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

998-1

Displacement

3.5 L/213

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6500

306 @ 5800

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

3.54

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

Trans Order Code

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Explorer

Toyota Highlander

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

6.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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