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Standard Optional	X Remove	X Remove	X Remove
	2009 Ford Flex	2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid	2009 Toyota Highlander
	4dr SE FWD 4dr SE FWD 4dr SEL FWD 4dr SEL AWD 4dr Limited FWD 4dr Limited AWD	4WD 4dr (Natl) 4WD 4dr (Natl) 4WD 4dr (GS) 4WD 4dr (SE) 4WD 4dr Limited w/3rd Row (Natl) 4WD 4dr Limited w/3rd Row (GS) 4WD 4dr Limited w/3rd Row (SE)	FWD 4dr V6 Base (Natl) FWD 4dr V6 Base (Natl) FWD 4dr V6 Base (GS) FWD 4dr V6 Base (SE) 4WD 4dr V6 Base (Natl) 4WD 4dr V6 Base (GS) 4WD 4dr V6 Base (SE) FWD 4dr V6 Sport (Natl) FWD 4dr V6 Sport (GS) FWD 4dr V6 Sport (SE) 4WD 4dr V6 Sport (Natl) 4WD 4dr V6 Sport (GS) 4WD 4dr V6 Sport (SE) FWD 4dr V6 Limited (Natl) FWD 4dr V6 Limited (GS) FWD 4dr V6 Limited (SE) 4WD 4dr V6 Limited (Natl) 4WD 4dr V6 Limited (GS) 4WD 4dr V6 Limited (SE)

Prices

MSRP	$28,550	$34,700	$27,600
Invoice	$26,842	$31,577	$24,840
Avg. Paid	$16,083	$22,599	$18,835

U.S. News Scores

Overall	8.0	8.8	8.7
Critics' Rating	8.8	8.9	8.8
Performance	7.7	8.5	7.8
Interior	8.0	8.1	8.0
Operating Cost	7.2	7.9	7.5
Safety	9.6	9.0	9.4
Reliability	3.0	5.0	5.0

Pros & Cons

Pros	Roomy, functional, upscale interior Adult-sized third row Smooth ride Great safety ratings	Optional third row for family-friendly capacity Seamless hybrid powertrain Quiet ride, especially for a hybrid	Fuel-efficient base engine Smooth ride Top reliability score Good safety ratings
Cons	Poor reliability rating Underpowered engine	Some poor-quality interior materials Fuel savings may not justify the premium price Base stereo system is disappointing	Not much fun to drive Cramped third row

General Specs

Transmission	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	4-Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Fuel/Engine	Gas V6 3.5L/213	Gas/Electric V6 3.3L/- TBD -	Gas V6 3.5L/- TBD -
MPG	17 City / 24 Hwy	27 City / 25 Hwy	18 City / 24 Hwy

Exterior

Body

Body Style

4 Door

4 Door

4 Door

Dimensions

Wheelbase(in)	117.9	109.8	109.8
Length, Overall (in)	201.8	188.4	188.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)	75.9	75.2	75.2
Height, Overall (in)	68.0	68.1	68.1

Doors & Windows

Rear Defrost
Privacy Glass
Power Windows

Exterior Features

Sun/Moon Roof
Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
Sunroof Sunshield
Running Boards
Rear Spoiler

Measurements

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4498

4508

3979

Tires & Wheels

Tires - Front All-Season
Tires - Front Performance
Tires - Rear All-Season
Tires - Rear Performance
Compact Spare Tire
Full Size Spare Tire
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Aluminum Wheels
Chrome Wheels
Wheel Locks

Towing

Trailer Hitch Receiver

Interior

Convenience & Comfort

Alarm
Auxiliary Pwr Outlet
Back-Up Camera
Cruise Control
Vehicle Anti-Theft System
Fog Lamps
Auto-Off Headlights
Keyless Start
Luggage Rack
Rear Parking Aid
Power Liftgate
Front Reading Lamps
Rear Reading Lamps
Rear Seat Heat Ducts
Remote Engine Start
Adjustable Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Controls
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Trip Computer
Remote Trunk Release
Universal Garage Door Opener
Intermittent Wipers
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Front Floor Mats
Rear Floor Mats
Keyless Entry
Power Door Locks
Electrochromic rearview mirror
Heated Exterior Driver Mirror
Heated Mirrors
Heated Exterior Passenger Mirror
Power Driver Mirror
Power Passenger Mirror
Driver Vanity Mirror
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Passenger Vanity Mirror
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
Power Steering

Dimensions

Passenger Capacity	7	5	7
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)	118.0	145.4	145.7
Front Head Room (in)	41.8	40.6	39.7
Front Leg Room (in)	40.8	43.2	43.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)	58.4	59.7	59.7
Front Hip Room (in)	55.4	56.7	56.7
Second Head Room (in)	40.5	39.8	40.1
Second Leg Room (in)	44.3	38.4	38.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)	58.1	59.3	59.5
Second Hip Room (in)	55.0	56.3	56.5
Third Leg Room (in)	33.3		29.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.)	83.2	94.1	95.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.)	43.2	42.3	42.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (cu. ft.)	20.0		10.3

Entertainment

AM/FM Stereo
Auxiliary Audio Input
Cassette
CD Changer
CD Player
MP3 Player
Satellite Radio
Premium Sound System

Heating & Cooling

Climate Control
Dual Zone A/C
A/C
Rear A/C

Navigation & Communication

Onboard Hands-Free Communications System
Wireless Cell Phone Hookup

Seats

Cloth Seats
Leather Seats
Premium Synthetic Seats
Vinyl Seats
Additional Rear Seat
Driver Lumbar
Power Driver Seat
Pass-Through Rear Seat
2nd Row Bench Seat
Fixed Bench Seat
Split Bench Seat
Bucket Seats
Quad Bucket Seats

Safety

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
Passenger Air Bag
Side Head Air Bag
Rear Head Air Bag
Side Air Bag

Brakes

4-Wheel ABS
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

Safety Features

Brake Assist
Electronic Stability Control
Auto-On Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Child Safety Locks
Traction Control

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
V6 Cylinder Engine
Engine Type	Gas V6	Gas/Electric V6	Gas V6
Displacement	3.5L/213	3.3L/- TBD -	3.5L/- TBD -
Horsepower (Net @ RPM)	262 @ 6250	209 @ 5600	270 @ 6200
Torque (Net @ RPM)	248 @ 4500	212 @ 3600	248 @ 4700
Transmission	Automatic	CVT Automatic	Automatic
Turning diameter	41.0	39.0	38.7

Fuel

Hybrid Fuel
Gasoline Fuel
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)	17	27	18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)	24	25	24
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)	19.2	17.2	19.2

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front	- TBD -	MacPherson	Independent
Suspension Type - Rear	- TBD -	Dual-link	Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	- TBD -	Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	- TBD -	Coil Springs

Transmission

Automatic
5-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Trans
Manual