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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: $10,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $9,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelTaurusExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,980 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $21,127 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
Safety and Security Package 995      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735      
Heated mirrors 35      
Sunroof 895      
Package 202A   2,250    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Safety and Security Package 886      
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544      
Heated mirrors 31      
Sunroof 797      
Package 202A   1,963    
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 3,660 3,845 1,595 1,595
Options (change) 3,258 3,355 1,392 1,392
Destination 685 895 895 895
Total Price $27,325 $37,420 $40,590 $43,270
Total Invoice $25,070 $34,724 $37,815 $40,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,989
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelTaurusExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$27,325$37,420$40,590$43,270
Adjustments for Features0-6,105-7,420-8,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$31,315$33,170$34,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,855$3,060
Total Invoice$25,070$34,724$37,815$40,314
Adjustments for Features0-5,665-6,913-8,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$29,059$30,902$32,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,843$2,968

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelTaurusExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimSELXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,800$8,905$10,220$11,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,105$7,420$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,665-6,913-8,287

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062013
ModelTaurusExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in112.6 in
Length197.6 in197.1 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height56.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.080.7 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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested137551%

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