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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: $38,942

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $3,448

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,074

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $4,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,010 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $28,752 $26,241 $29,281
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 2,530 2,505
4.6L V8 1,310    
Remote start 385 529 529
Sunroof 850 850 850
AWD 2,525 1,450 1,450
Adrenaline Package 1,995    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Towing Prep Package   220 220
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Running boards   649 649
Heated front seats     440
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 2,118 2,099
4.6L V8 1,192    
Remote start 327 380 380
Sunroof 723 680 680
AWD 2,298 1,290 1,290
Adrenaline Package 1,816    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Towing Prep Package   176 176
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Running boards   425 425
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 10,565 8,787 7,367
Options (change) 9,331 7,088 5,941
Destination 815 745 745
Total Price $42,390 $38,942 $41,012
Total Invoice $38,898 $34,074 $35,967

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,188
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,346
Model Year200920082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$42,390$38,942$41,012
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-3,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,390$37,202$37,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$395
Total Invoice$38,898$34,074$35,967
Adjustments for Features0-1,522-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,898$32,552$32,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$420

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920082008
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSportLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power sliding rear window$250  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,865$6,605$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,522-2,995

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092008
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.4,178 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested37548%
Total Not Requested40052%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
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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