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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: $36,430

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $275

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,457

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $30,670
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $28,053
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75
Remote start 385 385 395
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Sunroof     895
AWD     1,850
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,736
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 57
Remote start 326 326 343
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Sunroof     779
AWD     1,664
Options (change) 6,400 4,305 5,210
Options (change) 5,518 3,737 4,579
Destination 785 785 825
Total Price $36,430 $37,485 $36,705
Total Invoice $33,576 $34,700 $33,457

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $552
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG13/20 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-18
Total Price$36,430$37,485$36,705
Adjustments for Features0-250-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,430$37,235$36,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0
Total Invoice$33,576$34,700$33,457
Adjustments for Features0-231-433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,576$34,469$33,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$893$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,515$3,765$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-433

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.9 in
Length193.4 in200.4 in
Width73.7 in74.5 in
Height72.8 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.3 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 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

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