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2026 Ford Explorer vs Toyota Highlander

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Front exterior view of the 2026 Ford Explorer

2026 Ford Explorer vs 2026 Toyota Highlander

For cruising on US-175 or hitting the trails near Mabank TX, nothing beats SUVs, especially when you’re bringing your family or buds. Both the 2026 Ford Explorer and 2026 Toyota Highlander can carry a crowd on their three rows and seem to have the same features. But compare their details in the next table, and the Explorer, which is available at your Texas Ford dealer, wins out.




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Model
2026 Ford
Explorer
2026 Toyota Highlander
Starting MSRP
✔ $35,676*
$45,870**

Maximum Horsepower
✔ 385*
265**

Maximum Towing (lbs.)
5000
5000

Dedicated Skid Plates
✔ Yes*
No**

Hands-Free Driving
✔Ford BlueCruise*
No**

Winning with the 2026 Ford Explorer

In the 2026 Ford Explorer, your wins begin with a lower starting MSRP of $35,676 and a more powerful engine that reaches 385 horsepower. Its dedicated skid plates protect sensitive underbody components from rocks and uneven terrain. Activate Ford BlueCruise and you can drive hands-free on over 97 percent of the highways in North America. Check this SUV out today at Brinson Ford of Athens.

Interior front dash view in the 2026 Ford Explorer
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*Current Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included. Starting A/X/Z Plan price is for qualified, eligible customers and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A/X/Z Plan.

*https://www.ford.com/suvs/explorer/

** The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Click here to see all Chevrolet vehicles' destination freight charges. Dealer sets final price.

**https://www.toyota.com/highlander/

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