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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,390 Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||
| Difference: $7,430 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,661 Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||
| Difference: $7,296 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | Limited | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $37,535 | $28,270 | $31,330 | $32,325 |
| Base Invoice | $34,952 | $25,958 | $28,712 | $29,608 |
| Package 301A | 2,250 | |||
| Second-row buckets | 750 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Second-row high console | 100 | 95 | 95 | |
| AWD | 2,000 | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1,850 |
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,095 | |||
| Interior Power Package | 295 | |||
| SYNC | 395 | |||
| Interior Convenience Group | 595 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Satellite radio | 195 | |||
| Remote start | 395 | 395 | 395 | |
| Heated front seats | 240 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | 295 | ||
| Power liftgate | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | 895 | 695 | 695 | |
| Sunroof | 960 | 960 | 960 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 995 | 995 | 995 | |
| Package 301A | 1,913 | |||
| Second-row buckets | 638 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Second-row high console | 85 | 83 | 83 | |
| AWD | 1,820 | 1,666 | 1,666 | 1,665 |
| Polished alloy wheels | 506 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,798 | |||
| Interior Power Package | 257 | |||
| SYNC | 344 | |||
| Interior Convenience Group | 518 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | 1,736 | 1,736 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | 566 | 566 | 566 | |
| Satellite radio | 170 | |||
| Remote start | 343 | 343 | 343 | |
| Heated front seats | 209 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 257 | 257 | ||
| Power liftgate | 413 | 413 | 413 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | 779 | 605 | 605 | |
| Sunroof | 835 | 835 | 835 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 866 | 866 | 866 | |
| Options (change) | 9,460 | 11,295 | 8,480 | 8,090 |
| Options (change) | 8,180 | 9,878 | 7,427 | 7,086 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $47,820 | $40,390 | $40,635 | $41,240 |
| Total Invoice | $43,957 | $36,661 | $36,964 | $37,519 |
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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: $3,875 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,028 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | Limited | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | A6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/23 MPG | 15/22 MPG | 15/22 MPG | 15/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 |
| Total Price | $47,820 | $40,390 | $40,635 | $41,240 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,555 | 0 | 0 | -340 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,265 | $40,390 | $40,635 | $40,900 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $245 | $510 |
| Total Invoice | $43,957 | $36,661 | $36,964 | $37,519 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,268 | 0 | 0 | -309 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,689 | $36,661 | $36,964 | $37,210 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $303 | $549 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X |
| Trim | Limited | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $10,570 | $7,015 | $7,015 | $7,355 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,555 | $0 | $0 | $340 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,268 | 0 | 0 | -309 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | Taurus X |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 200.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 67.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,752 lb. | 4,204 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 55.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 50.6 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 46.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 33.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rear HVAC unit | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Second-row high console | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | 250 | Yes |
| 225/60R18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Interior Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 12% |
| Interior Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rear HVAC unit | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Second-row high console | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rear HVAC unit | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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