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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,960

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $3,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,555

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $3,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Luxury Package 1,700        
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795      
Third-row seat 845 845      
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Rear HVAC unit 650 650 650 650 650
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200      
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 295 295  
Sunroof 850 850 960 960 960
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 995 995 995
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Power-folding third row seats 495 495      
Interior Convenience Group     595    
Interior Power Package     295    
Second-row high console     95 95  
Heated front seats     240    
Leather seating surfaces     895    
AWD     1,850 1,850 1,850
Luxury Package 1,445        
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676      
Third-row seat 718 718      
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Rear HVAC unit 553 553 566 566 566
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068      
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 257 257  
Sunroof 723 723 835 835 835
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 866 866 866
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,736 1,736 1,736
Power-folding third row seats 421 421      
Interior Convenience Group     518    
Interior Power Package     257    
Second-row high console     83 83  
Heated front seats     209    
Leather seating surfaces     779    
AWD     1,666 1,666 1,665
Options (change) 10,990 9,290 8,865 6,840 6,450
Options (change) 9,392 7,947 7,772 6,009 5,668
Destination 645 645 825 825 825
Total Price $41,835 $42,450 $37,960 $38,995 $39,600
Total Invoice $37,555 $38,170 $34,555 $35,546 $36,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,979
Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$41,835$42,450$37,960$38,995$39,600
Adjustments for Features00-1,075-1,425-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,835$42,450$36,885$37,570$37,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$685$950
Total Invoice$37,555$38,170$34,555$35,546$36,101
Adjustments for Features00-979-1,299-1,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,555$38,170$33,576$34,247$34,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$671$916

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20062006200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Running boards$350$350   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000   
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,050$4,050$5,125$5,475$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,075$1,425$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments00-979-1,299-1,609

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in112.9 in
Length193.4 in200.3 in
Width73.7 in74.9 in
Height72.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row high console
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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