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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,390

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $2,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,955

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $2,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer Sport Trac
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $27,490
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $25,606
Package 202A 3,075    
255/50HR20 1,195    
Navigation system 795   1,995
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,520
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,095  
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Package 301A   2,250  
4.6L V8     1,310
Class IV trailer hitch     225
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     510
Adrenaline Package     2,995
Electronics Package     545
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295
Sunroof     850
Remote start     385
Satellite radio     195
Power-adjustable pedals     150
Floor mats     65
Package 202A 2,614    
255/50HR20 1,016    
Navigation system 676   1,696
Trailer Tow Package 484 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 47
AWD 1,820 1,820 2,294
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,798  
Polished alloy wheels   506  
Package 301A   1,913  
4.6L V8     1,192
Class IV trailer hitch     192
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     433
Adrenaline Package     2,756
Electronics Package     463
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101
Sunroof     723
Remote start     326
Satellite radio     166
Power-adjustable pedals     128
Floor mats     47
Options (change) 11,400 9,180 13,115
Options (change) 9,828 7,941 11,564
Destination 825 825 785
Total Price $43,745 $47,540 $41,390
Total Invoice $40,132 $43,718 $37,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,199
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer Sport Trac
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine290hp V6290hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$43,745$47,540$41,390
Adjustments for Features-3,680-6,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,065$41,045$41,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$0
Total Invoice$40,132$43,718$37,955
Adjustments for Features-3,376-5,9730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,756$37,745$37,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$989$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorer Sport Trac
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power liftgate $350 
Power sliding rear window  $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150$150
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$25 
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
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 manual controls$150$150 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Total Value of Features$10,780$13,595$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,680$6,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,376-5,9730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.6 in130.5 in
Length197.1 in210.2 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in72.5 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested192560%
Total Not Requested130040%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested2520%
Total Not Requested10080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested142580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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