Finding the perfect full-size SUV for you and your family (or all of your cargo!) isn’t always easy, but we at Prestige Garland Ford would like to lend a helping hand. We’ve decided to put the 2017 Ford Explorer up to bat against the 2017 Toyota Highlander to see which one can hit a home run – place your bets now! Don’t hesitate to give us a call at 888-435-2503 and chat over this comparison with a member of our knowledgeable sales staff. We’re here Monday through Saturday to assist!

Why shouldn’t you have choices? The Explorer certainly does. Three engine options give you the ability to choose the one that best suits your lifestyle. The standard 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V6 stands out with its commanding 290 horsepower and EPA-estimated 17/24/20 MPG city/hwy/combined¹. Up the ante, both on power and fuel consumption, when you opt for the 2.3-liter EcoBoost® I-4. Pumping out 280 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque, this peppy engine also achieves an incredible 19/27/22 MPG city/hwy/combined¹. Finally, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 provides raw power with its 365 horsepower and still maintains that fuel-sipping 16/22/18 MPG city/hwy/combined¹. When it comes to the Highlander, you only have one option, and it hardly matches the amazing abilities of the Explorer. The standard 2.7-liter 4-cylinder produces a meager 185 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. To get more, you’ll have to shell out more money for the 3.5-liter V6 engine and it caps out at 295 horsepower.

So far, it’s easy to see how the 2017 Explorer one ups the Highlander, but let’s take a look at the cabins of these SUVs. If you have a teen, you’ll love the MyKey® system for when they get their driver’s license. This nifty function gives you the ability to set limitations on speed – it not only alerts them when they’ve hit these restrictions, but the Explorer won’t exceed them. This extra blanket of safety begins from the moment they take a seat inside of the Explorer, too, chiming every six seconds until they buckle up. It also provides earlier warnings to fill up on fuel, as well as restricting stations labeled “explicit” on SiriusXM® Satellite Radio². You won’t find any sort of comparable system on the Highlander, leaving your teen to their own devices. You’ll also find a number of extra amenities on the Explorer that really make every drive as easy as possible – like the rear view camera with washer. If the camera ever gets dirty, you have a simple way to clean the lens, even when you’re already moving. You won’t find that convenience on the Highlander!

Are you ready to take the winner for a test drive? We know who hit the home run for us in this comparison between the 2017 Ford Explorer vs 2017 Toyota Highlander in Garland, TX, and we hope you came to the same conclusion! Come to Prestige Garland Ford today and see what all the fuss is about up close and in person. We’re located at 3601 S. Shiloh Road in Garland, TX!