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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: $6,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920202020
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,010 $43,650 $46,850
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505    
4.6L V8 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 249 249
Remote start 385 499 499
Sunroof 850    
AWD 2,525 1,460 1,460
Adrenaline Package 1,995    
Class II trailer hitch   699 699
Floor mats   229 229
Running boards   599 599
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129    
4.6L V8 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 66 145 145
Remote start 327 320 320
Sunroof 723    
AWD 2,298 1,333 1,333
Adrenaline Package 1,816    
Class II trailer hitch   530 530
Floor mats   139 139
Running boards   399 399
Options (change) 10,640 3,735 3,735
Options (change) 9,397 2,866 2,866
Destination 815 1,175 1,175
Total Price $42,465 $48,560 $51,760

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,697
Model Year200920202020
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionA6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$42,465$48,560$51,760
Adjustments for Features0-8,540-9,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,465$40,020$41,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920202020
ModelExplorer Sport TracHighlanderHighlander
TrimLimitedLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$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
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan  $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $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  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$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$5,665$14,205$15,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,540$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-711-774

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092020
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

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%
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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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