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Price Range: $27,460 - $35,145
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Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Ford Explorer Sport Trac to the dealership as the typical truck.
The typical truck won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
When it comes to gas mileage, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is a little better than the typical truck, but not by much.
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac isn't much more expensive than the average truck as far as MSRP.
Utility
The average truck is a better choice than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or sizeable dogs.
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the typical truck can accommodate the same number of passengers.
Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Ford Explorer Sport Trac for a fill-up more often than the average truck because of its tank size and fuel economy.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical truck offers a bit more head room than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, there honestly isn't much of a difference.
The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac make it roomier for your passengers than the typical truck.
Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the average truck than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac because of its larger tank.
The Explorer Sport Trac and the typical truck compete for the same parking spaces.
Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is most certainly more agile than the typical truck, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.
Drivetrain
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac's engine is a bit smaller than the typical truck's, but not terribly so.
The Explorer Sport Trac could learn a lesson or two from the typical truck when it comes to torque.
Torque equals pickup, and the average truck will have picked up and gone by the time the Ford Explorer Sport Trac finally gets moving.
Overview
Although the basic warranty that comes with the typical truck is a tad longer than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's, the difference isn't too considerable.
