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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: $34,700

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $12,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,700

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $13,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurus
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,500 $52,970 $27,620
Base Invoice $41,543 $50,587 $25,388
Navigation system 795   1,995
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Limited Convenience Package     475
Remote start     395
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     995
Stability control     495
AWD     1,850
Navigation system 755   1,736
All-weather floor mats 71 71 57
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Limited Convenience Package     413
Remote start     343
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     866
Stability control     431
AWD     1,666
Options (change) 2,865 2,070 6,280
Options (change) 2,721 1,966 5,512
Destination 945 945 800
Total Price $47,310 $55,985 $34,700
Total Invoice $45,209 $53,498 $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: $6,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,255
Model Year201620162008
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurus
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$47,310$55,985$34,700
Adjustments for Features-6,545-13,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,765$41,990$34,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0
Total Invoice$45,209$53,498$31,700
Adjustments for Features-6,254-13,3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,955$40,125$31,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620162008
ModelExplorerExplorerTaurus
TrimSportPlatinumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,245$19,695$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,545$13,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,254-13,3730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162008
ModelExplorerTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.9 in
Length198.3 in200.4 in
Width78.9 in74.5 in
Height70.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in41.3 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested515100%
Total Not Requested00%

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