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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: $45,615

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,165

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $3,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerTaurus
TrimSportSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,100 $42,770
Base Invoice $40,191 $40,418
Package 401A 4,300  
All-weather floor mats 75 90
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Package 401A 3,752  
All-weather floor mats 66 86
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 79 86
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 6,060 1,970
Options (change) 5,289 1,872
Destination 895 875
Total Price $50,055 $45,615
Total Invoice $46,375 $43,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $871
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerTaurus
TrimSportSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-20
Total Price$50,055$45,615
Adjustments for Features-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,530$45,615
Total Invoice$46,375$43,165
Adjustments for Features-2,3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,036$43,165

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerTaurus
TrimSportSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Stowable third row seats$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$8,525$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3390

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,921 lb.4,343 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested245078%
Total Not Requested70022%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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