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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: $33,795 Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| Difference: $4,750 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,144 Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| Difference: $4,498 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SEL | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,280 | $36,280 | $29,485 | $34,405 | $40,220 |
| Base Invoice | $31,044 | $33,774 | $27,201 | $31,738 | $37,103 |
| Convenience Package | 1,995 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 795 | 795 | 795 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Remote start | 385 | 385 | |||
| Navigation and Moon Package | 2,845 | ||||
| Package 201A | 1,050 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,495 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 1,696 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 64 | 64 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Remote start | 327 | 327 | |||
| Navigation and Moon Package | 2,418 | ||||
| Package 201A | 938 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,450 | 3,305 | 3,435 | 890 | 890 |
| Options (change) | 3,783 | 2,809 | 3,068 | 795 | 795 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $38,545 | $40,400 | $33,795 | $36,170 | $41,985 |
| Total Invoice | $35,642 | $37,398 | $31,144 | $33,408 | $38,773 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,145 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,089 | |||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SEL | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 288hp V6 | 288hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 235/65-18 | 235/55-18 | 255/45-19 | 245/45-20 |
| Total Price | $38,545 | $40,400 | $33,795 | $36,170 | $41,985 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,605 | -3,705 | 0 | -1,390 | -4,040 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,940 | $36,695 | $33,795 | $34,780 | $37,945 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $755 | $0 | $985 | $4,150 |
| Total Invoice | $35,642 | $37,398 | $31,144 | $33,408 | $38,773 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,409 | -3,430 | 0 | -1,284 | -3,731 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,233 | $33,968 | $31,144 | $32,124 | $35,042 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $735 | $0 | $980 | $3,898 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Taurus | Taurus | Taurus |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | SEL | Limited | SHO |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, power | $200 | $200 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,855 | $6,955 | $3,250 | $4,640 | $7,290 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,605 | $3,705 | $0 | $1,390 | $4,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,409 | -3,430 | 0 | -1,284 | -3,731 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2010 | 2015 |
| 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. | 3,970 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
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 52% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation and Moon Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 14% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 86% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 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 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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