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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: $45,105

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $9,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,153

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $11,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelTaurusExplorer
TrimSHOPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,770 $53,940
Base Invoice $34,663 $51,512
Package 402B 2,800  
Navigation system 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Multicontour seats 595  
Remote start 395  
All-weather floor mats 75 120
Package 402B 2,436  
Navigation system 1,262  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Multicontour seats 518  
Remote start 344  
All-weather floor mats 65 114
Options (change) 6,510 120
Options (change) 5,665 114
Destination 825 995
Total Price $45,105 $55,055
Total Invoice $41,153 $52,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,923
Model Year20102018
ModelTaurusExplorer
TrimSHOPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$45,105$55,055
Adjustments for Features0-8,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,105$46,115
Total Invoice$41,153$52,621
Adjustments for Features0-8,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,153$44,076

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102018
ModelTaurusExplorer
TrimSHOPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control $50
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
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 
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 bumper protector $40
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,855$14,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,545

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102018
ModelTaurusExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in112.6 in
Length202.9 in198.3 in
Width76.2 in78.9 in
Height60.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
20.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.181.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested257582%
Total Not Requested57518%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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