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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,395

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,305

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $27,620 $27,490
Base Invoice $25,388 $25,606
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995
Stability control 495  
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Remote start 395 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 1,295
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695  
AWD 1,850  
Electronics Package   545
Chrome Package   795
Leather seating surfaces   995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   510
4.6L V8   1,310
Floor mats   65
Power-adjustable pedals   150
Obstacle detection, rear   295
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Navigation system 1,736 1,696
Stability control 431  
All-weather floor mats 57 47
Remote start 343 326
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 1,101
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605  
AWD 1,666  
Electronics Package   463
Chrome Package   676
Leather seating surfaces   846
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers   433
4.6L V8   1,192
Floor mats   47
Power-adjustable pedals   128
Obstacle detection, rear   251
Options (change) 6,975 8,415
Options (change) 6,117 7,206
Destination 800 785
Total Price $35,395 $36,690
Total Invoice $32,305 $33,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,036
Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine263hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/65-18
Total Price$35,395$36,690
Adjustments for Features-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,580$36,690
Total Invoice$32,305$33,597
Adjustments for Features-7440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,561$33,597

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusExplorer Sport Trac
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear defrost$200 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$3,915$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.9 in130.5 in
Length200.4 in210.2 in
Width74.5 in73.7 in
Height61.5 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested37573%
Total Not Requested14027%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Chrome Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Tubular side steps, bright finish150No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%
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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