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Ford Taurus X vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus X vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,475

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $4,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,183

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $4,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,030 $29,770 $30,750 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $24,942 $27,408 $28,291 $26,790 $29,361
Interior Convenience Package 595        
Interior Power Package 295        
Second-row high console 95 95      
Rear HVAC unit 650 650 650 675 285
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 55 55
Satellite radio 195 195 195 195 195
Remote start 395 395 395 385 385
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295   255  
Heated front seats 240 240      
Leather seating surfaces 895        
Sunroof 960 960 960 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995 995 1,295 1,295
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench 115        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850    
Limited Convenience Package     255    
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,450  
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795 795
Third-row seat       845 375
4.6L V8       1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range       2,295 2,295
Power-folding third row seats       495 495
Interior Convenience Package 518        
Interior Power Package 257        
Second-row high console 83 83      
Rear HVAC unit 566 566 566 574 243
All-weather floor mats 57 57 57 47 47
Satellite radio 170 170 170 166 166
Remote start 343 343 343 326 326
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257   217  
Heated front seats 209 209      
Leather seating surfaces 779        
Sunroof 835 835 835 723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866 866 1,101 1,101
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench 100        
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,696 1,696
AWD 1,665 1,665 1,664    
Limited Convenience Package     222    
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,232  
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676 676
Third-row seat       718 319
4.6L V8       1,192 1,192
4WD w/low range       2,112 2,112
Power-folding third row seats       421 421
Options (change) 9,645 7,745 7,370 13,230 10,665
Options (change) 8,441 6,787 6,459 11,499 9,320
Destination 800 800 800 735 735
Total Price $37,475 $38,315 $38,920 $42,335 $42,515
Total Invoice $34,183 $34,995 $35,550 $39,024 $39,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,781
Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$37,475$38,315$38,920$42,335$42,515
Adjustments for Features00-465-1,150-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,475$38,315$38,455$41,185$41,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$840$980$0$180
Total Invoice$34,183$34,995$35,550$39,024$39,416
Adjustments for Features00-425-1,060-1,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,183$34,995$35,125$37,964$38,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$812$942$0$386

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008200820072007
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range   $2200$2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Running boards   $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,150$5,615$6,300$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$465$1,150$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments00-425-1,060-1,066

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082007
ModelTaurus XExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in113.7 in
Length200.3 in193.4 in
Width74.9 in73.7 in
Height67.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,204 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.2 ft383.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested22585%
Total Not Requested4015%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950		1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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