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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: $41,015

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $9,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $43,650
Electronics Package 545  
Navigation system 1,995  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Satellite radio 195  
Floor mats 65 229
All-weather floor mats 75 249
Remote start 385 499
Sunroof 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,810
AWD 2,520 1,460
Adrenaline Package 2,995  
Class II trailer hitch   699
Running boards   599
Electronics Package 463  
Navigation system 1,696  
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Satellite radio 166  
Floor mats 47 139
All-weather floor mats 47 145
Remote start 326 320
Sunroof 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,610
AWD 2,294 1,333
Adrenaline Package 2,756  
Class II trailer hitch   530
Running boards   399
Options (change) 12,740 5,545
Options (change) 11,244 4,476
Destination 785 1,175
Total Price $41,015 $50,370

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,958
Model Year20082020
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8295hp V6
TransmissionA6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$41,015$50,370
Adjustments for Features0-8,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,015$41,690

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082020
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power sliding rear window$250 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Intercom $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,825$13,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-974

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082020
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlander
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in112.2 in
Length210.2 in194.9 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height72.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,793 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.016.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
0.048.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.084.3 ft3

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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 wheels-250No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested1600112%
Total Not Requested-175-12%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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