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Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,120 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $3,975 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,384 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $3,421 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Taurus |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,245 | $32,395 | $32,155 |
| Base Invoice | $27,273 | $30,178 | $29,635 |
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,850 |
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 75 |
| Remote start | 385 | 385 | 425 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | ||
| Sunroof | 995 | ||
| Package 303A | 2,800 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | |
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | 1,610 |
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 47 | 47 | 65 |
| Remote start | 326 | 326 | 398 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 251 | ||
| Sunroof | 866 | ||
| Package 303A | 2,436 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,090 | 2,995 | 6,145 |
| Options (change) | 4,326 | 2,545 | 5,375 |
| Destination | 785 | 785 | 795 |
| Total Price | $35,120 | $36,175 | $39,095 |
| Total Invoice | $32,384 | $33,508 | $35,805 |
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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: $2,830 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,372 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Taurus |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $35,120 | $36,175 | $39,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -1,145 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,120 | $35,925 | $37,950 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $805 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $32,384 | $33,508 | $35,805 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -232 | -1,049 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,384 | $33,276 | $34,756 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $892 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Taurus |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | $600 | |
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,315 | $4,565 | $5,460 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $1,145 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -232 | -1,049 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Explorer | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 202.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 76.2 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 60.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 4,016 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 24% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 9% |
| Package 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 325 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 2250 | 87% |
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