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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: $36,705

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $12,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,457

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $13,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelTaurusExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,670 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $28,053 $43,883 $51,512
Navigation system 1,995    
Remote start 395    
All-weather floor mats 75 120 120
Sunroof 895    
AWD 1,850    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Navigation system 1,736    
Remote start 343    
All-weather floor mats 57 114 114
Sunroof 779    
AWD 1,664    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 5,210 1,815 120
Options (change) 4,579 1,724 114
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $36,705 $48,760 $55,055
Total Invoice $33,457 $46,602 $52,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,531
Model Year200920182018
ModelTaurusExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,705$48,760$55,055
Adjustments for Features0-6,920-12,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,705$41,840$42,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$33,457$46,602$52,621
Adjustments for Features0-6,614-12,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,457$39,988$40,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920182018
ModelTaurusExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr 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$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
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
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
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$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
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$6,240$13,160$18,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,920$12,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,614-12,076

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelTaurusExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.6 in
Length200.4 in198.3 in
Width74.5 in78.9 in
Height61.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.281.7 ft3

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