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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: $41,015

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $7,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,635

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $6,255

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Model Year20182008
ModelHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $42,080 $27,490
Base Invoice $38,419 $25,606
Class II trailer hitch 699  
Floor mats 229 65
All-weather floor mats 249 75
Remote start 499 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,810 1,295
Running boards 599  
AWD 1,460 2,520
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
Class II trailer hitch 530  
Floor mats 139 47
All-weather floor mats 145 47
Remote start 320 326
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,610 1,101
Running boards 399  
AWD 1,333 2,294
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) 5,545 12,740
Options (change) 4,476 11,244
Destination 995 785
Total Price $48,620 $41,015
Total Invoice $43,890 $37,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,581
Model Year20182008
ModelHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine295hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/65-18
Total Price$48,620$41,015
Adjustments for Features-8,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,940$41,015
Total Invoice$43,890$37,635
Adjustments for Features-7,8360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,054$37,635

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20182008
ModelHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power sliding rear window $250
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear defrost$200 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Intercom$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$13,505$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8360

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20182008
ModelHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase109.8 in130.5 in
Length192.5 in210.2 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in72.5 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft30.0 ft3

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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 wheels-250No
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 Requested1600112%
Total Not Requested-175-12%

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