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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: $45,985

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,980

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $10,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerTaurus
TrimPlatinumSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $38,155
Base Invoice $51,512 $35,035
All-weather floor mats 120 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 95
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Multicontour seats   595
Remote start   425
All-weather floor mats 114 65
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 83
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Multicontour seats   518
Remote start   398
Options (change) 210 7,035
Options (change) 200 6,150
Destination 995 795
Total Price $55,145 $45,985
Total Invoice $52,707 $41,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,230
Model Year20182011
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)255/50-20255/45-19
Total Price$55,145$45,985
Adjustments for Features-8,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,255$45,985
Total Invoice$52,707$41,980
Adjustments for Features-8,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,210$41,980

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182011
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 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 
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$14,770$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182011
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.4,415 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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested257582%
Total Not Requested57518%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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