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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: $47,655

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,834

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $8,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerTaurus
TrimPlatinumSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,235 $40,220
Base Invoice $50,839 $37,103
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 85
All-weather floor mats 120 95
Multicontour seats   595
Package 301A / 401A   2,000
Navigation system   795
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Sunroof   995
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 76
All-weather floor mats 114 85
Multicontour seats   531
Package 301A / 401A   1,785
Navigation system   710
Driver Assist Package   1,781
Sunroof   888
Options (change) 210 6,560
Options (change) 200 5,856
Destination 945 875
Total Price $54,390 $47,655
Total Invoice $51,984 $43,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,789
Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerTaurus
TrimPlatinumSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-20
Total Price$54,390$47,655
Adjustments for Features-6,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,735$47,655
Total Invoice$51,984$43,834
Adjustments for Features-6,3610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,623$43,834

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerTaurus
TrimPlatinumSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
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
Tow hook(s), front$40 
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 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$12,505$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3610

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in112.9 in
Length198.3 in202.9 in
Width78.9 in76.2 in
Height70.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft320.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130069%
Total Not Requested57531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested170092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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