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

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Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,260

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $2,402

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,351

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $99

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $26,175
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $24,706
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449 195
Remote start 529 529 385
Sunroof 850 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,780 1,780 1,295
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,995
Running boards 649 649  
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats   440  
Convenience Package     195
Side curtain airbags     560
Electronics Package     595
Leather upholstery     995
4.6L V8     1,295
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     510
4WD w/low range     2,495
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359 166
Remote start 380 380 326
Sunroof 680 680 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,424 1,424 1,101
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,696
Running boards 425 425  
AWD 1,290 1,290  
Heated front seats   352  
Convenience Package     166
Side curtain airbags     476
Electronics Package     506
Leather upholstery     846
4.6L V8     1,191
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     433
4WD w/low range     2,295
Options (change) 10,507 9,147 11,365
Options (change) 8,464 7,365 9,925
Destination 745 745 720
Total Price $40,662 $42,792 $38,260
Total Invoice $35,450 $37,391 $35,351

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,312
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $851
Model Year200820082007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine270hp V6270hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/65-18
Total Price$40,662$42,792$38,260
Adjustments for Features-1,090-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,572$40,277$38,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$705$0
Total Invoice$35,450$37,391$35,351
Adjustments for Features-950-2,1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,500$35,193$35,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$693$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year200820082007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
4WD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window  $250
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 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Removable second-row console$200$200 
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Running boards$350$350 
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats $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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$6,465$7,890$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$2,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-950-2,1980

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082007
ModelHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase109.8 in130.5 in
Length188.4 in210.2 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in72.5 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

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

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%
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%

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