How does the 2022 Toyota Highlander compare to the 2022 Ford Explorer?
Quick comparison guide – Toyota Highlander vs Ford Explorer
Which SUV should you get, the 2022 Toyota Highlander or the 2022 Ford Explorer? We’ll try to help you choose with this guide, but we understand the choice can be difficult. You can find new Toyota SUVs and used Ford SUVs at Downeast Toyota. We’re here in Brewer, ME waiting to help you find your next vehicle.
2022 Toyota Highlander vs. 2022 Ford Explorer | Toyota video
The great thing about a video is that it gives you a visual comparison as well as listing the numbers. For some of us, seeing is believing. Another way you can see these vehicles is by coming in for a test drive at Downeast Toyota. Our inventory is subject to change, so be sure to check our online inventory for availability.
Toyota Highlander vs Ford Explorer 2022 specifications
The video above runs through most of these specifications, but we’ve written them here too because a side-by-side view helps put things in perspective. Overall, these are two similar SUVs, both offering LED lighting, driver-assist safety technology, standard touchscreen displays, and more. In the chart below, we’ve tried to single out some of their differences for the purpose of comparison.
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Model |
2022 Toyota Highlander |
2022 Ford Explorer |
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Starting MSRP |
$35,855 |
$34,010 |
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Key system |
Standard Smart Key System |
Available Intelligent Access |
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Seating capacity |
Up to 8 |
Up to 7 |
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Touchscreen size |
Standard 8-inch, available 12.3-inch |
Standard 8-inch, available 10.1-inch |
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Phone connectivity |
Apple CarPlay ®, Android Auto ™, and Amazon Alexa |
Apple CarPlay ® and Android Auto ™ |
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Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control and Evasive Steering Assist |
Available |
Not available |
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Roadside assistance |
Standard |
Not standard |
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Fuel economy rating |
Up to 29 mpg on gas models |
Up to 28 mpg on gas models |