Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs GMC Sonoma
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2004 GMC Sonoma
Overview
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | GMC SonomaSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XLT | SLS |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | GMC SonomaSLS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,210 | $24,960 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | GMC SonomaSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 14 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 22.5 gal (best) | 17 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | GMC SonomaSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 210 hp (best) | 190 hp |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft (best) | 250 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4 L | 4.3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | GMC SonomaSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 5,250 lbs (best) | 5,200 lbs |
| Payload | 1,390 lbs (best) | 1,067 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,583 lbs | 4,083 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in (best) | 7.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.5 in (best) | 122.9 in |
| Length | 210.2 in (best) | 205.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in (best) | 67.8 in |
| Height | 71.6 in (best) | 63.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | GMC SonomaSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | GMC Sonoma |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XLT $28,210 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SLS $24,960 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XLT $30,735 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Limited $33,065 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Limited $35,590 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Limited $35,590 MSRP | — |