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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: $40,094

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $3,796

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,354

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $4,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSELimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $33,065
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $30,804
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 1,995
Towing Prep Package 220 220  
3.5L V6 1,155    
Floor mats 315 315  
Running boards 649 649  
AWD 1,450 1,450 2,525
4.6L V8     1,310
Adrenaline Package     3,330
Sunroof     850
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 1,696
Towing Prep Package 195 195  
3.5L V6 1,054    
Floor mats 200 200  
Running boards 425 425  
AWD 1,324 1,324 2,298
4.6L V8     1,192
Adrenaline Package     2,831
Sunroof     723
Options (change) 6,439 5,284 10,010
Options (change) 5,557 4,503 8,740
Destination 810 810 815
Total Price $40,094 $41,839 $43,890
Total Invoice $36,354 $37,948 $40,359

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,781
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,805
Model Year201220122010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSELimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine270hp V6270hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$40,094$41,839$43,890
Adjustments for Features-1,985-3,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,109$38,779$43,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$36,354$37,948$40,359
Adjustments for Features-1,800-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,554$35,173$40,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$619$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201220122010
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSELimitedLimited
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 liftgate$350$350 
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$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 
Safety key  $5
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 IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Rigid bed cover  $700
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$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 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$7,830$8,905$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$3,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,800-2,7750

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122010
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 Weight4,266 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 SE

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

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 wheels-250No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
255/50R20 tires400No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Class IV trailer hitch100No
Total Requested82553%
Total Not Requested72547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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