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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: $33,545

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,639

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelTaurusExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,620 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $25,388 $29,319 $32,901
Limited Convenience Package 475    
Navigation system 1,995 2,505 1,995
Stability control 495    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Remote start 395 385 385
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 995 1,295 1,295
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695    
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Third-row seat   875  
Limited Convenience Package 413    
Navigation system 1,736 2,129 1,696
Stability control 431    
All-weather floor mats 57 64 64
Remote start 343 327 327
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 866 1,101 1,101
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605    
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Third-row seat   744  
Options (change) 5,125 7,440 5,060
Options (change) 4,451 6,403 4,380
Destination 800 815 815
Total Price $33,545 $39,870 $41,425
Total Invoice $30,639 $36,537 $38,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,891
Model Year200820092009
ModelTaurusExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$33,545$39,870$41,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,190-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,545$37,680$38,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$455
Total Invoice$30,639$36,537$38,096
Adjustments for Features0-2,007-3,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,639$34,530$35,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$540

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820092009
ModelTaurusExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,565$4,755$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,190$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,007-3,026

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
ModelTaurusExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in113.7 in
Length200.4 in193.4 in
Width74.5 in73.7 in
Height61.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.4,531 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 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
21.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested47592%
Total Not Requested408%

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
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 information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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