2022 Ford Explorer vs 2022 Toyota Highlander
Designed for exploration, the 2022 Ford Explorer for sale at Hillsboro Ford offers an athletic build and an adjustable interior with ample space to accommodate seven passengers. A Cargo Management System is available to create room for gears. Its intuitive cabin includes a tri-zone climate control system, a 12.3-inch customizable cluster display, SYNC® 3 with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and a 10.1-inch portrait touchscreen. A twin-panoramic sunroof, Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™ and seven selectable drive modes, Ford Co-Pilot360™, and towing and trailer sway control are available. In addition, it offers robust engine options for outstanding performance. Browse our extensive lineup of new Ford vehicles, including the 2022 Ford Explorer Limited and more.
Compared to the 2022 Toyota Highlander, the 2022 Ford Explorer has the upper hand with more back row headroom, front row legroom, and cargo space. It outshines the Toyota SUV with greater towing capacity, a 10-speed automatic transmission, and a power liftgate on the base Explorer trim. The Explorer offers a base trim turbocharged 2.3L 4-cylinder with 300 hp and 310 lb-ft, a 3.0L EcoBoost V6 that makes 400 hp and 415 lb-ft, and a 3.3L hybrid V6 that produces 318 hp and 322 lb-ft. With these powertrains, the Ford SUV has more significant outputs than the Highlander’s engine. In addition, standard rain-sensing windshield wipers are available on five Explorer trims, but only two top Highlander trims make the feature standard. Trade-in your vehicle, apply for financing, custom order your Ford Explorer, and make the most of the new Ford specials at Hillsboro Ford.
2022 Ford Explorer
2022 Toyota Highlander
Starting MSRP
$35,510
Standard Engine
2.3L 4-cylinder with 300 hp & 310 lb-ft
Transmission
10-speed automatic
Maximum Towing
5,600 lbs
Cargo Space
87.8 ft³ with seat area
Power Liftgate
Standard on base trim
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
Standard on Five trim levels
Starting MSRP
$35,855
Standard Engine
3.5-liter V6 with 295 hp & 263 lb-ft
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Maximum Towing
5,000 lbs
Cargo Space
84.3 ft³ with seat area
Power Liftgate
Not standard on base trim
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
Standard on two top trim levels
