2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,755 to $59,200
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

2024 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $43,320 to $53,795
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MPG - City Info not available 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 5,300 - 5,600 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 198.8 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Ford Explorer offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Grand Highlander, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Explorer and the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Ford Explorer will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Dimensions
The Ford Explorer is about the same width as the Toyota Grand Highlander. When looking at overall length, the Ford Explorer takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Performance
With the Ford Explorer, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Ford Explorer has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Ford Explorer and the Toyota Grand Highlander are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Ford Explorer has less seating than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making the Toyota Grand Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.