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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: $17,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092021
ModelTaurusExplorer
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,670 $52,730
Navigation system 1,995  
Remote start 395  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Sunroof 895  
AWD 1,850 0
Navigation system 1,736  
Remote start 343  
All-weather floor mats 57 114
Sunroof 779  
AWD 1,664 0
Options (change) 5,210 120
Options (change) 4,579 114
Destination 825 1,245
Total Price $36,705 $54,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,425
Model Year20092021
ModelTaurusExplorer
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18275/45-21
Total Price$36,705$54,095
Adjustments for Features0-13,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,705$41,060

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092021
ModelTaurusExplorer
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,815$18,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-327

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092021
ModelTaurusExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in119.1 in
Length200.4 in198.8 in
Width74.5 in78.9 in
Height61.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.247.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.287.8 ft3

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