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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: $39,010

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,600

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,770 $30,750 $35,550
Base Invoice $27,408 $28,291 $32,901
Second-row high console 95    
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Remote start 395 395 385
Satellite radio 195 195  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Sunroof 960 960 850
Heated front seats 240    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995 1,295
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695 695  
AWD 1,850 1,850 2,320
Limited Convenience Package   255  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
4.6L V8     1,310
255/50R20     630
Second-row high console 83    
Rear HVAC unit 566 566  
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,696
All-weather floor mats 57 57 64
Remote start 343 343 327
Satellite radio 170 170  
Obstacle detection, rear 257    
Sunroof 835 835 723
Heated front seats 209    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866 1,101
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605 605  
AWD 1,665 1,664 2,112
Limited Convenience Package   222  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
4.6L V8     1,192
255/50R20     536
Options (change) 8,440 8,065 9,655
Options (change) 7,392 7,064 8,427
Destination 800 800 815
Total Price $39,010 $39,615 $46,020
Total Invoice $35,600 $36,155 $42,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,820
Model Year200820082009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,010$39,615$46,020
Adjustments for Features0-465-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,010$39,150$45,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$140$0
Total Invoice$35,600$36,155$42,143
Adjustments for Features0-424-723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,600$35,731$41,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$131$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082009
ModelTaurus XTaurus XExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Full-size spare tire  $225
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Running boards  $350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Traffic + travel information  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,900$6,365$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-424-723

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
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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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 Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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