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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: $40,635

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,964

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelExplorerTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,090 $31,330 $32,325
Base Invoice $40,196 $28,712 $29,608
Second-row buckets 695    
All-weather floor mats 120 75 75
Second-row high console 150 95  
3.5L V6 0    
AWD 2,150 1,850 1,850
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Remote start   395 395
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Power liftgate   475 475
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   695 695
Sunroof   960 960
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   995 995
Heated second row seats     585
Second-row buckets 660    
All-weather floor mats 114 57 57
Second-row high console 144 83  
3.5L V6 0    
AWD 2,054 1,666 1,665
Polished alloy wheels 565    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736
Rear HVAC unit   566 566
Remote start   343 343
Obstacle detection, rear   257  
Power liftgate   413 413
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   605 605
Sunroof   835 835
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   866 866
Heated second row seats     509
Options (change) 7,400 8,480 8,675
Options (change) 7,042 7,427 7,595
Destination 995 825 825
Total Price $50,485 $40,635 $41,825
Total Invoice $48,233 $36,964 $38,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,076
Model Year201820092009
ModelExplorerTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$50,485$40,635$41,825
Adjustments for Features-5,4350-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,050$40,635$41,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$650
Total Invoice$48,233$36,964$38,028
Adjustments for Features-5,1930-491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,040$36,964$37,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$573

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year201820092009
ModelExplorerTaurus XTaurus X
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
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$150
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$12,510$7,075$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$0$540
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1930-491

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20182009
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus X specs.

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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