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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $6,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $6,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $22,980
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $21,127
Convenience Package 995    
Sunroof 850 850 895
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Heated mirrors     35
Convenience Package 846    
Sunroof 723 723 797
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 1,845 850 3,660
Options (change) 1,569 723 3,258
Destination 815 815 685
Total Price $34,275 $37,215 $27,325
Total Invoice $31,703 $34,439 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,818
Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/60-16
Total Price$34,275$37,215$27,325
Adjustments for Features-4,125-5,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,150$31,390$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,240$0
Total Invoice$31,703$34,439$25,070
Adjustments for Features-3,815-5,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,888$29,049$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,161$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920092006
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,025$7,725$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,125$5,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,815-5,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092006
ModelExplorerTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.5 in
Length193.4 in197.6 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.9 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested70053%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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