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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: $36,175

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,508

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $36,855
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $34,829
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 795
Audiophile Package 510    
255/50R20 1,325    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 90
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Remote start 385 385  
Sunroof     995
Polished alloy wheels     695
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 755
Audiophile Package 433    
255/50R20 1,127    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 86
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Remote start 326 326  
Sunroof     945
Polished alloy wheels     660
Options (change) 6,415 2,995 2,575
Options (change) 5,453 2,545 2,446
Destination 785 785 875
Total Price $36,445 $36,175 $40,305
Total Invoice $33,511 $33,508 $38,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,095
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/45-20
Total Price$36,445$36,175$40,305
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$35,925$38,425
Cost Above Minimum$520$0$0
Total Invoice$33,511$33,508$38,150
Adjustments for Features0-232-1,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,511$33,276$36,371
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$3,990$4,240$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-1,779

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082017
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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