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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $6,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $6,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $21,127 $29,319 $32,901
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Sunroof 895 850 850
Heated mirrors 35    
Convenience Package   995  
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Sunroof 797 723 723
Heated mirrors 31    
Convenience Package   846  
Options (change) 3,660 1,845 850
Options (change) 3,258 1,569 723
Destination 685 815 815
Total Price $27,325 $34,275 $37,215
Total Invoice $25,070 $31,703 $34,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,818
Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA4A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$27,325$34,275$37,215
Adjustments for Features0-4,125-5,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$30,150$31,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,240
Total Invoice$25,070$31,703$34,439
Adjustments for Features0-3,815-5,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$27,888$29,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,161

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620092009
ModelTaurusExplorerExplorer
TrimSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,900$6,025$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,125$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,815-5,390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in113.7 in
Length197.6 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height56.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested62547%
Total Not Requested70053%

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