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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: $42,465

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $1,717

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,964

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,010 $39,640 $42,130
Base Invoice $28,752 $36,191 $38,465
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505    
4.6L V8 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 200 200
Sunroof 850    
Remote start 385 499 499
AWD 2,525 1,460 1,460
Adrenaline Package 1,995    
Class II trailer hitch   699 699
Floor mats   225 225
Running boards   599 599
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129    
4.6L V8 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 66 120 120
Sunroof 723    
Remote start 327 310 310
AWD 2,298 1,333 1,333
Adrenaline Package 1,816    
Class II trailer hitch   480 480
Floor mats   140 140
Running boards   375 375
Options (change) 10,640 3,682 3,682
Options (change) 9,397 2,758 2,758
Destination 815 860 860
Total Price $42,465 $44,182 $46,672
Total Invoice $38,964 $39,809 $42,083

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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: $4,673
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,913
Model Year200920142014
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$42,465$44,182$46,672
Adjustments for Features0-6,390-8,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,465$37,792$38,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440
Total Invoice$38,964$39,809$42,083
Adjustments for Features0-5,758-7,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,964$34,051$34,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$422

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920142014
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power sliding rear window$250  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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 automatic controls $250$250
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second 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
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,590$11,980$14,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,390$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,758-7,610

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092014
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlander
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in109.8 in
Length210.2 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in75.8 in
Height72.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,793 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 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
0.013.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
0.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.083.7 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

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%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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