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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: $34,700 Ford Taurus Limited | |||
| Difference: $12,610 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,700 Ford Taurus Limited | |||
| Difference: $13,509 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $27,620 | $43,500 | $52,970 |
| Base Invoice | $25,388 | $41,543 | $50,587 |
| Limited Convenience Package | 475 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 795 | |
| Remote start | 395 | ||
| Stability control | 495 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 995 | ||
| AWD | 1,850 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Limited Convenience Package | 413 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,736 | 755 | |
| Remote start | 343 | ||
| Stability control | 431 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 57 | 71 | 71 |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 866 | ||
| AWD | 1,666 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,895 | 1,895 | |
| Options (change) | 6,280 | 2,865 | 2,070 |
| Options (change) | 5,512 | 2,721 | 1,966 |
| Destination | 800 | 945 | 945 |
| Total Price | $34,700 | $47,310 | $55,985 |
| Total Invoice | $31,700 | $45,209 | $53,498 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,065 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,255 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | A6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 16/22 MPG | 16/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $34,700 | $47,310 | $55,985 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,545 | -13,995 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,700 | $40,765 | $41,990 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,225 |
| Total Invoice | $31,700 | $45,209 | $53,498 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,254 | -13,373 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,700 | $38,955 | $40,125 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,170 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,700 | $12,245 | $19,695 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,545 | $13,995 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,254 | -13,373 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Model | Taurus | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 200.4 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 74.5 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,814 lb. | 4,890 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 41.3 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 | 21.2 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited
| Limited Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 515 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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