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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: $36,020

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,658

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSELLimitedSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $30,025 $37,105 $42,770 $31,010
Base Invoice $28,374 $35,064 $40,418 $28,752
245/45VR20 695      
Package 201A 1,050      
Leather seating surfaces 1,495      
Navigation system 795 795 795 2,505
All-weather floor mats 90 90 90 75
Sunroof 995 995 995 850
Polished alloy wheels   695    
Convenience Package       995
Remote start       385
245/45VR20 660      
Package 201A 999      
Leather seating surfaces 1,420      
Navigation system 755 755 755 2,129
All-weather floor mats 86 86 86 66
Sunroof 945 945 945 723
Polished alloy wheels   660    
Convenience Package       846
Remote start       327
Options (change) 5,120 2,575 1,880 4,810
Options (change) 4,865 2,446 1,786 4,091
Destination 875 875 875 815
Total Price $36,020 $40,555 $45,525 $36,635
Total Invoice $34,114 $38,385 $43,079 $33,658

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $511
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSELLimitedSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20235/65-18
Total Price$36,020$40,555$45,525$36,635
Adjustments for Features0-2,865-5,440-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,020$37,690$40,085$36,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,670$4,065$0
Total Invoice$34,114$38,385$43,079$33,658
Adjustments for Features0-2,712-5,148-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,114$35,673$37,931$33,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,559$3,817$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusExplorer Sport Trac
TrimSELLimitedSHOLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power sliding rear window   $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear defrost$200$200$200 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200 
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50 
Media drive   $15
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,955$6,820$9,395$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,865$5,440$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,712-5,148-55

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20182009
ModelTaurusExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.9 in130.5 in
Length202.9 in210.2 in
Width76.2 in73.7 in
Height60.7 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

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