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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: $37,960

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $6,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,555

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $4,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelTaurus XTaurus XTaurus XExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,270 $31,330 $32,325 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $25,958 $28,712 $29,608 $27,518 $29,578
Interior Convenience Group 595        
Interior Power Package 295        
Second-row high console 95 95      
Rear HVAC unit 650 650 650 650 650
Obstacle detection, rear 295 295   255 255
Leather seating surfaces 895        
Sunroof 960 960 960 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995 995 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Heated front seats 240        
AWD 1,850 1,850 1,850    
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795 795
Third-row seat       845 845
Side curtain airbags       560 560
4.6L V8       1,200 1,200
4WD w/low range       2,225 2,225
Power-folding third row seats       495 495
Interior Convenience Group 518        
Interior Power Package 257        
Second-row high console 83 83      
Rear HVAC unit 566 566 566 553 553
Obstacle detection, rear 257 257   217 217
Leather seating surfaces 779        
Sunroof 835 835 835 723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866 866 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,696 1,696
Heated front seats 209        
AWD 1,666 1,666 1,665    
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676 676
Third-row seat       718 718
Side curtain airbags       476 476
4.6L V8       1,068 1,068
4WD w/low range       1,980 1,980
Power-folding third row seats       421 421
Options (change) 8,865 6,840 6,450 13,215 11,515
Options (change) 7,772 6,009 5,668 11,372 9,927
Destination 825 825 825 645 645
Total Price $37,960 $38,995 $39,600 $44,060 $44,675
Total Invoice $34,555 $35,546 $36,101 $39,535 $40,150

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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: $4,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,971
Model Year20092009200920062006
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)215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$37,960$38,995$39,600$44,060$44,675
Adjustments for Features0-350-690-1,125-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,960$38,645$38,910$42,935$43,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$950$0$615
Total Invoice$34,555$35,546$36,101$39,535$40,150
Adjustments for Features0-319-629-1,009-1,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,555$35,227$35,472$38,526$39,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$672$917$0$613

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009200920062006
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 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0  
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  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Running boards   $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100  
Satellite radio $200$200  
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 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,125$5,475$5,815$6,250$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$690$1,125$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-319-629-1,009-1,011

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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 Year20092006
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 Group
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 Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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