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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: $33,845

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,050

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $3,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620102010
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSHOEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,540 $34,460 $40,275 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $27,915 $32,565 $38,060 $31,044 $33,774
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,995  
Package 201A 1,050        
Leather seating surfaces 1,495        
All-weather floor mats 90 90 90 75 75
Convenience Package       1,995  
Remote start       385 385
Navigation and Moon Package         2,845
Navigation system 755 755 755 1,696  
Package 201A 999        
Leather seating surfaces 1,420        
All-weather floor mats 86 86 86 64 64
Convenience Package       1,696  
Remote start       327 327
Navigation and Moon Package         2,418
Options (change) 3,430 885 885 4,450 3,305
Options (change) 3,260 841 841 3,783 2,809
Destination 875 875 875 815 815
Total Price $33,845 $36,220 $42,035 $38,545 $40,400
Total Invoice $32,050 $34,281 $39,776 $35,642 $37,398

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,137
Model Year20162016201620102010
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSHOEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$33,845$36,220$42,035$38,545$40,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,390-4,040-2,655-3,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,845$34,830$37,995$35,890$36,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$4,150$0$755
Total Invoice$32,050$34,281$39,776$35,642$37,398
Adjustments for Features0-1,316-3,823-2,455-3,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,050$32,965$35,953$33,187$33,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$3,903$0$735

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016201620102010
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusExplorerExplorer
TrimSELLimitedSHOEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Folding third row seats   $600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,200$4,590$7,240$5,855$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390$4,040$2,655$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,316-3,823-2,455-3,476

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162010
ModelTaurusExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in113.7 in
Length202.9 in193.4 in
Width76.2 in73.7 in
Height60.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.183.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132548%
Total Not Requested145052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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