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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: $38,942

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $3,448

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,074

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $4,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $31,010
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $28,752
Cold Weather Package 60    
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 2,505
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Remote start 529 529 385
Sunroof 850 850 850
Running boards 649 649  
AWD 1,450 1,450 2,525
Heated front seats   440  
Convenience Package     995
4.6L V8     1,310
Adrenaline Package     1,995
Cold Weather Package 48    
Towing Prep Package 176 176  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 2,129
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Remote start 380 380 327
Sunroof 680 680 723
Running boards 425 425  
AWD 1,290 1,290 2,298
Heated front seats   352  
Convenience Package     846
4.6L V8     1,192
Adrenaline Package     1,816
Options (change) 8,787 7,367 10,565
Options (change) 7,088 5,941 9,331
Destination 745 745 815
Total Price $38,942 $41,012 $42,390
Total Invoice $34,074 $35,967 $38,898

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,188
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,346
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSportLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine270hp V6270hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$38,942$41,012$42,390
Adjustments for Features-1,740-3,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,202$37,597$42,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$34,074$35,967$38,898
Adjustments for Features-1,522-2,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,552$32,972$38,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$420$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year200820082009
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$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
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 
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 
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$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
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
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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 
Leather seating surfaces, third-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 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,605$8,280$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$3,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,522-2,9950

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082009
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
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

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%
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 wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested37548%
Total Not Requested40052%

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