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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: $41,825

Ford Taurus X Limited   
Difference: $7,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,028

Ford Taurus X Limited   
Difference: $9,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerTaurus X
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,300 $32,325
Base Invoice $39,442 $29,608
Rear bumper protector 75  
Second-row buckets 695  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Second-row high console 150  
AWD 2,000 1,850
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Navigation system   1,995
Rear HVAC unit   650
Remote start   395
Power liftgate   475
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   695
Sunroof   960
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   995
Heated second row seats   585
Rear bumper protector 71  
Second-row buckets 660  
All-weather floor mats 71 57
Second-row high console 144  
AWD 1,910 1,665
Polished alloy wheels 565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Navigation system   1,736
Rear HVAC unit   566
Remote start   343
Power liftgate   413
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   605
Sunroof   835
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   866
Heated second row seats   509
Options (change) 7,180 8,675
Options (change) 6,831 7,595
Destination 945 825
Total Price $49,425 $41,825
Total Invoice $47,218 $38,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,514
Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerTaurus X
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-18
Total Price$49,425$41,825
Adjustments for Features-4,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,530$41,825
Total Invoice$47,218$38,028
Adjustments for Features-4,6760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,542$38,028

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerTaurus X
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Stowable third row seats $600
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,845$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20162009
ModelExplorerTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in112.9 in
Length198.3 in200.3 in
Width78.9 in74.9 in
Height70.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft347.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft385.2 ft3

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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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