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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: $40,555

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $2,894

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,262

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $2,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $35,595
Base Invoice $25,606 $32,498
Navigation system 1,995 2,650
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
Electronics Package 545  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Floor mats 65 315
Satellite radio 195  
Sunroof 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,760
AWD 2,520 1,450
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Towing Prep Package   220
Running boards   649
Navigation system 1,696 2,359
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
Electronics Package 463  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Floor mats 47 200
Satellite radio 166  
Sunroof 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,566
AWD 2,294 1,324
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Towing Prep Package   195
Running boards   425
Options (change) 12,280 7,044
Options (change) 10,871 6,069
Destination 785 810
Total Price $40,555 $43,449
Total Invoice $37,262 $39,377

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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: $1,361
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,741
Model Year20082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/55-19
Total Price$40,555$43,449
Adjustments for Features0-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,555$39,194
Total Invoice$37,262$39,377
Adjustments for Features0-3,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,262$35,521

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power sliding rear window$250 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear defrost $200
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,350$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,856

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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 Year20082011
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlander
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in109.8 in
Length210.2 in188.4 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height72.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,793 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		0.010.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		0.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.095.4 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 control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested160096%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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