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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: $40,555

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $63

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,685

Toyota Highlander SE   
Difference: $577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSELimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $27,490
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $25,606
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 1,015    
Floor mats 280 280 65
Running boards 649 649  
AWD 1,450 1,450 2,520
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,819    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,760 1,295
Electronics Package     545
Navigation system     1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     510
4.6L V8     1,310
Satellite radio     195
Sunroof     850
Adrenaline Package     2,995
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 903    
Floor mats 175 175 47
Running boards 425 425  
AWD 1,325 1,325 2,294
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,459    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,566 1,101
Electronics Package     463
Navigation system     1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     433
4.6L V8     1,192
Satellite radio     166
Sunroof     723
Adrenaline Package     2,756
Options (change) 5,213 4,139 12,280
Options (change) 4,287 3,491 10,871
Destination 845 845 785
Total Price $40,618 $42,934 $40,555
Total Invoice $36,685 $38,985 $37,262

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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: $3,142
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,472
Model Year201320132008
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)245/65-17245/55-19235/65-18
Total Price$40,618$42,934$40,555
Adjustments for Features-3,205-4,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,413$38,879$40,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,466$0
Total Invoice$36,685$38,985$37,262
Adjustments for Features-2,895-3,6820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,790$35,303$37,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,513$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201320132008
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 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
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$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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125
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 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$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$9,305$10,155$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$4,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,895-3,6820

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20132008
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

Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested92569%
Total Not Requested42531%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

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%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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)25No
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested160096%
Total Not Requested754%

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