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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,065

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,522

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerTaurus
TrimSportSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $40,220
Base Invoice $40,191 $37,103
Package 401A 4,300  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 85
All-weather floor mats 75 95
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Package 301A / 401A   2,000
Package 401A 3,752  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 79 76
All-weather floor mats 66 85
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Navigation system   710
Sunroof   888
Package 301A / 401A   1,785
Options (change) 6,060 3,970
Options (change) 5,289 3,544
Destination 895 875
Total Price $50,055 $45,065
Total Invoice $46,375 $41,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,375
Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerTaurus
TrimSportSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-20
Total Price$50,055$45,065
Adjustments for Features-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,380$45,065
Total Invoice$46,375$41,522
Adjustments for Features-2,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,897$41,522

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerTaurus
TrimSportSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Stowable third row seats$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,825$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.9 in
Length197.1 in202.9 in
Width78.9 in76.2 in
Height70.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested245078%
Total Not Requested70022%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested107557%

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