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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: $38,196

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,034

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,703

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $31,010 $30,460
Base Invoice $28,752 $27,108
Navigation system 2,505 2,000
Convenience Package 995  
4.6L V8 1,310  
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,525 1,400
Adrenaline Package 1,995  
Class IV trailer hitch 225  
Value Package   560
Towing Prep Package   160
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   106
Class III trailer hitch   415
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
Navigation system 2,129 1,700
Convenience Package 846  
4.6L V8 1,192  
Sunroof 723  
AWD 2,298 1,246
Adrenaline Package 1,816  
Class IV trailer hitch 192  
Value Package   504
Towing Prep Package   128
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   66
Class III trailer hitch   315
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
Options (change) 10,405 7,131
Options (change) 9,196 5,990
Destination 815 605
Total Price $42,230 $38,196
Total Invoice $38,763 $33,703

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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: $4,819
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,753
Model Year20092006
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)255/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$42,230$38,196
Adjustments for Features0-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,230$37,411
Total Invoice$38,763$33,703
Adjustments for Features0-693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,763$33,010

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092006
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlander
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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$5,565$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-693

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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 Year20092006
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1125100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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