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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: $40,635

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,964

Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelTaurus XTaurus XExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,330 $32,325 $42,090
Base Invoice $28,712 $29,608 $40,196
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Second-row high console 95   150
All-weather floor mats 75 75 120
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Power liftgate 475 475  
Remote start 395 395  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695 695  
Sunroof 960 960  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 995  
AWD 1,850 1,850 2,150
Heated second row seats   585  
Second-row buckets     695
3.5L V6     0
Polished alloy wheels     595
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Rear HVAC unit 566 566  
Navigation system 1,736 1,736  
Second-row high console 83   144
All-weather floor mats 57 57 114
Obstacle detection, rear 257    
Power liftgate 413 413  
Remote start 343 343  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605 605  
Sunroof 835 835  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 866  
AWD 1,666 1,665 2,054
Heated second row seats   509  
Second-row buckets     660
3.5L V6     0
Polished alloy wheels     565
Panoramic sunroof     1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895
Options (change) 8,480 8,675 7,400
Options (change) 7,427 7,595 7,042
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $40,635 $41,825 $50,485
Total Invoice $36,964 $38,028 $48,233

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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: $4,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,076
Model Year200920092018
ModelTaurus XTaurus XExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$40,635$41,825$50,485
Adjustments for Features0-540-5,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,635$41,285$45,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$650$0
Total Invoice$36,964$38,028$48,233
Adjustments for Features0-491-5,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,964$37,537$43,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$573$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092018
ModelTaurus XTaurus XExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
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 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$7,075$7,615$12,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-491-5,193

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus X vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelTaurus XExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.6 in
Length200.3 in198.3 in
Width74.9 in78.9 in
Height67.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,204 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.6 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.6 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.4 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%

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