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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,150

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurusTaurus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $34,405 $40,220
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $31,738 $37,103
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
235/65R18 595      
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Sunroof 850 850 995  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795 795
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Package 301A / 401A     2,150  
Polished alloy wheels     695  
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
235/65R18 506      
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Sunroof 723 723 888  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 710 710
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Package 301A / 401A     1,920  
Polished alloy wheels     621  
Options (change) 6,305 4,010 4,635 795
Options (change) 5,361 3,410 4,139 710
Destination 645 645 875 875
Total Price $37,150 $37,170 $39,915 $41,890
Total Invoice $33,524 $33,633 $36,752 $38,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,138
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurusTaurus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$37,150$37,170$39,915$41,890
Adjustments for Features00-2,270-2,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,150$37,170$37,645$39,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$1,650
Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$36,752$38,688
Adjustments for Features00-2,090-2,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$34,662$36,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$1,629

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurusTaurus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, power   $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$4,550$6,820$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,270$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,090-2,397

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062015
ModelExplorerTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.9 in
Length193.4 in202.9 in
Width73.7 in76.2 in
Height72.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft320.1 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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