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Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,325 Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| Difference: $11,715 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070 Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| Difference: $12,237 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SEL | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $22,980 | $34,020 | $42,090 | $45,950 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $21,127 | $32,489 | $40,196 | $43,883 | $51,512 |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | ||||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | 35 | ||||
| Sunroof | 895 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | 1,695 | ||
| Package 201A | 2,330 | ||||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | ||||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | 31 | ||||
| Sunroof | 797 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | 1,610 | ||
| Package 201A | 2,213 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,660 | 4,025 | 1,695 | 1,695 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,258 | 3,823 | 1,610 | 1,610 | 0 |
| Destination | 685 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $27,325 | $39,040 | $44,780 | $48,640 | $54,935 |
| Total Invoice | $25,070 | $37,307 | $42,801 | $46,488 | $52,507 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,035 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,854 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SEL | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 153hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 7 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $27,325 | $39,040 | $44,780 | $48,640 | $54,935 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,680 | -11,020 | -12,695 | -18,010 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,325 | $32,360 | $33,760 | $35,945 | $36,925 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,400 | $3,585 | $4,565 |
| Total Invoice | $25,070 | $37,307 | $42,801 | $46,488 | $52,507 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,383 | -10,533 | -12,133 | -17,214 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,070 | $30,924 | $32,268 | $34,355 | $35,293 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,344 | $3,431 | $4,369 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | SEL | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,125 | $10,805 | $15,145 | $16,820 | $22,135 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,680 | $11,020 | $12,695 | $18,010 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,383 | -10,533 | -12,133 | -17,214 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | Taurus | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,344 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.9 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| Package 201A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Unbranded, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Remote climate control | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 16% |
| Total Not Requested | 1850 | 84% |
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