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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: $39,944

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $2,061

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,218

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $2,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,010 $32,695 $35,595
Base Invoice $28,752 $29,851 $32,498
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 2,650 2,650
4.6L V8 1,310    
Sunroof 850    
AWD 2,525 1,450 1,450
Adrenaline Package 1,995    
Towing Prep Package   220 220
3.5L V6   1,155  
Floor mats   315 315
Running boards   649 649
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 2,359 2,359
4.6L V8 1,192    
Sunroof 723    
AWD 2,298 1,324 1,324
Adrenaline Package 1,816    
Towing Prep Package   195 195
3.5L V6   1,054  
Floor mats   200 200
Running boards   425 425
Options (change) 10,180 6,439 5,284
Options (change) 9,004 5,557 4,503
Destination 815 810 810
Total Price $42,005 $39,944 $41,689
Total Invoice $38,571 $36,218 $37,811

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,101
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,109
Model Year200920112011
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSELimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$42,005$39,944$41,689
Adjustments for Features0-3,040-4,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,005$36,904$37,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$38,571$36,218$37,811
Adjustments for Features0-2,756-3,732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,571$33,462$34,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$617

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920112011
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedSELimited
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 liftgate $350$350
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$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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
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  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$600
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  
Total Value of Features$5,015$8,055$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,040$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,756-3,732

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092011
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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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)25No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested35045%
Total Not Requested42555%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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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