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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: $34,700 Ford Taurus Limited | ||
| Difference: $12,160 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,700 Ford Taurus Limited | ||
| Difference: $11,887 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Taurus |
| Trim | Sport | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $43,100 | $27,620 |
| Base Invoice | $40,191 | $25,388 |
| Navigation system | 795 | 1,995 |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | |
| Limited Convenience Package | 475 | |
| Remote start | 395 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 995 | |
| Stability control | 495 | |
| AWD | 1,850 | |
| Navigation system | 694 | 1,736 |
| All-weather floor mats | 66 | 57 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,741 | |
| Limited Convenience Package | 413 | |
| Remote start | 343 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 866 | |
| Stability control | 431 | |
| AWD | 1,666 | |
| Options (change) | 2,865 | 6,280 |
| Options (change) | 2,501 | 5,512 |
| Destination | 895 | 800 |
| Total Price | $46,860 | $34,700 |
| Total Invoice | $43,587 | $31,700 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,805 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,836 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Taurus |
| Trim | Sport | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 263hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/22 MPG | 17/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $46,860 | $34,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,355 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,505 | $34,700 |
| Total Invoice | $43,587 | $31,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,051 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,536 | $31,700 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Taurus |
| Trim | Sport | Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,730 | $5,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,355 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,051 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus
| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 |
| Model | Explorer | Taurus |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 112.9 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 200.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.5 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 61.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,921 lb. | 3,814 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 20.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 |
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% |
| Limited Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 290 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 44% |
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