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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: $44,850

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $445

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,338

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $31

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerTaurus
TrimLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $38,155
Base Invoice $35,268 $35,025
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Remote start   425
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
All-weather floor mats 64 65
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Remote start   398
Options (change) 6,170 6,345
Options (change) 5,245 5,549
Destination 825 795
Total Price $44,850 $45,295
Total Invoice $41,338 $41,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,344
Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerTaurus
TrimLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-19
Total Price$44,850$45,295
Adjustments for Features-2,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,340$45,295
Total Invoice$41,338$41,369
Adjustments for Features-2,3130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,025$41,369

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerTaurus
TrimLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,550$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3130

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122012
ModelExplorerTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.9 in
Length197.1 in202.9 in
Width78.9 in76.2 in
Height70.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft320.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested217569%
Total Not Requested97531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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