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Ford Taurus X vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus X vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,390 Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||
| Difference: $7,650 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,661 Ford Taurus X SEL | ||||
| Difference: $7,510 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | Explorer |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $28,270 | $31,330 | $32,325 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $25,958 | $28,712 | $29,608 | $35,268 |
| Rear HVAC unit | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Interior Convenience Group | 595 | |||
| SYNC | 395 | |||
| Interior Power Package | 295 | |||
| Second-row high console | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Satellite radio | 195 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | 295 | ||
| Power liftgate | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 895 | |||
| Heated front seats | 240 | |||
| Remote start | 395 | 395 | 395 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | 895 | 695 | 695 | |
| Sunroof | 960 | 960 | 960 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 995 | 995 | 995 | |
| AWD | 1,850 | 1,850 | 1,850 | 2,000 |
| Package 301A | 2,250 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | |||
| Second-row buckets | 750 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | 566 | 566 | 566 | |
| Interior Convenience Group | 518 | |||
| SYNC | 344 | |||
| Interior Power Package | 257 | |||
| Second-row high console | 83 | 83 | 85 | |
| Navigation system | 1,736 | 1,736 | 1,736 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 57 | 57 | 57 | 64 |
| Satellite radio | 170 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 257 | 257 | ||
| Power liftgate | 413 | 413 | 413 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 779 | |||
| Heated front seats | 209 | |||
| Remote start | 343 | 343 | 343 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | 779 | 605 | 605 | |
| Sunroof | 835 | 835 | 835 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 866 | 866 | 866 | |
| AWD | 1,666 | 1,666 | 1,665 | 1,820 |
| Package 301A | 1,913 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,696 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 506 | |||
| Second-row buckets | 638 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,295 | 8,480 | 8,090 | 9,360 |
| Options (change) | 9,878 | 7,427 | 7,086 | 8,078 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $40,390 | $40,635 | $41,240 | $48,040 |
| Total Invoice | $36,661 | $36,964 | $37,519 | $44,171 |
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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: $4,070 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,218 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | Explorer |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 263hp V6 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | A6 | A6 | A6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/22 MPG | 15/22 MPG | 15/22 MPG | 17/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 4 | ?, 7 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 | 225/60-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $40,390 | $40,635 | $41,240 | $48,040 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -340 | -3,580 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,390 | $40,635 | $40,900 | $44,460 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $245 | $510 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $36,661 | $36,964 | $37,519 | $44,171 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -309 | -3,292 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,661 | $36,964 | $37,210 | $40,879 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $303 | $549 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus X | Taurus X | Taurus X | Explorer |
| Trim | SEL | Eddie Bauer | Limited | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,990 | $6,990 | $7,330 | $10,570 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $340 | $3,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -309 | -3,292 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus X | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,204 lb. | 4,731 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.2 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.4 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.4 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.6 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 46.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.6 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL
| Interior Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 25% |
| SYNC | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Power Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Terrain Selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 42% |
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