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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: $42,465

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $6,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $43,650 $46,850 $31,010
Class II trailer hitch 699 699  
Floor mats 229 229  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 75
Remote start 499 499 385
Running boards 599 599  
AWD 1,460 1,460 2,525
Convenience Package     995
Navigation system     2,505
4.6L V8     1,310
Sunroof     850
Adrenaline Package     1,995
Class II trailer hitch 530 530  
Floor mats 139 139  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 66
Remote start 320 320 327
Running boards 399 399  
AWD 1,333 1,333 2,298
Convenience Package     846
Navigation system     2,129
4.6L V8     1,192
Sunroof     723
Adrenaline Package     1,816
Options (change) 3,735 3,735 10,640
Options (change) 2,866 2,866 9,397
Destination 1,175 1,175 815
Total Price $48,560 $51,760 $42,465

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,697
Model Year202020202009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine295hp V6295hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT8T8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$48,560$51,760$42,465
Adjustments for Features-8,540-9,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,020$41,845$42,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year202020202009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLimitedPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power sliding rear window  $250
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
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 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Perimeter scan $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Intercom$25$25 
Media drive  $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second 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 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$14,205$15,580$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,540$9,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-711-7740

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20202009
ModelHighlanderExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.2 in130.5 in
Length194.9 in210.2 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in72.5 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft30.0 ft3

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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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%
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
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

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