Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Toyota Highlander to the dealership as the Ford.
The Ford Escape Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the Toyota Highlander.
With respect to fuel economy, the Ford Escape Hybrid beats the Toyota Highlander.
The Toyota Highlander isn't much costlier than the Ford Escape Hybrid in terms of MSRP.
The Ford Escape Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Toyota.
The Toyota Highlander will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Ford.
Utility
The Toyota's more sizeable trunk will accommodate more big items than the Escape Hybrid.
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Highlander over the Escape Hybrid.
Towing is substantially more the Toyota Highlander's forte than it is the Ford Escape Hybrid's.
Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Toyota Highlander for a fill-up more often than the Ford Escape Hybrid because of its tank size and fuel economy.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford Escape Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Highlander, there really isn't much of a difference.
The Toyota Highlander is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Ford Escape Hybrid.
Dimensions
The Toyota Highlander is slightly more ponderous than the Ford.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota Highlander than the Ford Escape Hybrid because of its more capacious tank.
The Ford Escape Hybrid rides lower than the Toyota Highlander, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access.
The Ford and the Toyota compete for the same parking spaces.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota Highlander packs quite a wallop and will knock the Ford Escape Hybrid down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Handling
The Ford Escape Hybrid and the Highlander have about comparable tires.
With their similar turning circles, the Toyota and the Escape Hybrid doubtless handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Toyota's engine is markedly bigger than the Escape Hybrid's. Remember that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones.
Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Toyota Highlander is tremendously more powerful than the Ford Escape Hybrid.
Overview
The Toyota Highlander and the Ford Escape Hybrid have the same basic warranty.
Other
The Ford Escape Hybrid produces fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Highlander.
