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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,966

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $619

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,119

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $30,460
Base Invoice $25,606 $27,108
Electronics Package 545  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Floor mats 65 106
Sunroof 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,770
Navigation system 1,995 2,000
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
AWD 2,520 1,400
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Class IV trailer hitch 225  
Value Package   560
Towing Prep Package   160
Side curtain airbags   650
Class III trailer hitch   415
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
Electronics Package 463  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Floor mats 47 66
Sunroof 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,416
Navigation system 1,696 1,700
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
AWD 2,294 1,246
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Class IV trailer hitch 192  
Value Package   504
Towing Prep Package   128
Side curtain airbags   559
Class III trailer hitch   315
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
Options (change) 12,310 8,901
Options (change) 10,897 7,406
Destination 785 605
Total Price $40,585 $39,966
Total Invoice $37,288 $35,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,158
Model Year20082006
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8215hp V6
TransmissionA6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/65-17
Total Price$40,585$39,966
Adjustments for Features0-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,585$38,841
Total Invoice$37,288$35,119
Adjustments for Features0-989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,288$34,130

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear defrost $200
Rear heater $150
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,025$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-989

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlander
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in106.9 in
Length210.2 in184.6 in
Width73.7 in71.9 in
Height72.5 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,793 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		0.010.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		0.039.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.080.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested125062%
Total Not Requested77538%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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