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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: $39,495

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $11,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,882

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $11,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200920092009
ModelExplorerTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSportSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,675 $28,270 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $38,862 $25,958 $28,712 $29,608
Package 401A 4,130      
Rear bumper protector 85      
Second-row buckets 750      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75
Second-row high console 100 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995      
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
Sunroof   960 960 960
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   995 995 995
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Package 401A 3,604      
Rear bumper protector 74      
Second-row buckets 655      
All-weather floor mats 66 57 57 57
Second-row high console 87 83 83  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741      
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
Sunroof   835 835 835
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   866 866 866
AWD   1,666 1,666 1,665
Options (change) 8,730 10,400 7,785 7,395
Options (change) 7,619 9,099 6,822 6,481
Destination 895 825 825 825
Total Price $51,300 $39,495 $39,940 $40,545
Total Invoice $47,376 $35,882 $36,359 $36,914

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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: $7,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,528
Model Year2014200920092009
ModelExplorerTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSportSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$51,300$39,495$39,940$40,545
Adjustments for Features-4,29500-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,005$39,495$39,940$40,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445$710
Total Invoice$47,376$35,882$36,359$36,914
Adjustments for Features-3,96600-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,410$35,882$36,359$36,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$477$722

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2014200920092009
ModelExplorerTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimSportSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr 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, power$350   
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Hill descent control$250   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
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 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   
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   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$10,395$6,100$6,100$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,295$0$0$340
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,96600-310

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20142009
ModelExplorerTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in112.9 in
Length197.1 in200.3 in
Width78.9 in74.9 in
Height70.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170053%
Total Not Requested150047%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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