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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: $36,705

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,457

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurus
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $30,670
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $28,053
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995   1,995
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Remote start 385 385 395
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Sunroof     895
AWD     1,850
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696   1,736
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 57
Remote start 327 327 343
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Sunroof     779
AWD     1,664
Options (change) 5,760 4,615 5,210
Options (change) 4,975 4,001 4,579
Destination 815 815 825
Total Price $39,855 $41,710 $36,705
Total Invoice $36,834 $38,590 $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: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,174
Model Year201020102009
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$39,855$41,710$36,705
Adjustments for Features-220-1,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,635$40,390$36,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$36,834$38,590$33,457
Adjustments for Features-203-1,2210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,631$37,369$33,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$738$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201020102009
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 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,560$5,660$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$1,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-203-1,2210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202573%
Total Not Requested75027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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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