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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: $36,310

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $8,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,114

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $8,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelTaurusExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,670 $41,675
Base Invoice $28,053 $38,862
Navigation system 1,995 795
All-weather floor mats 75 75
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Navigation system 1,736 694
All-weather floor mats 57 66
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,664  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 4,815 2,465
Options (change) 4,236 2,152
Destination 825 895
Total Price $36,310 $45,035
Total Invoice $33,114 $41,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,138
Model Year20092014
ModelTaurusExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$36,310$45,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,310$41,105
Total Invoice$33,114$41,909
Adjustments for Features0-3,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,114$38,252

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
ModelTaurusExplorer
TrimLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,875$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,657

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
ModelTaurusExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.6 in
Length200.4 in197.1 in
Width74.5 in78.9 in
Height61.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 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		21.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		21.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		21.280.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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